Nigerian Soldier Killed During Rescue Operation Shortly After Wedding (Photos)

A security operative in the confluence state of Kogi has met his waterloo in the line of duty after he was shot by gunmen.

 

Lazarus John

 

A Nigerian soldier has met his death in the course of discharging his duty.

 

The army personnel identified as Lazarus John paid the supreme price while on a mission to rescue an abducted oil tycoon, Alhaji Momoh Jimoh Idris (a.k.a Always).

 

According to reports, John just got married a few months ago. 

 

Meanwhile, the administrator of Okehi LG Council, Hon. AbdulRaheem Ozovehe Ohiare expressed sadness over the death of the security operative.

 

 

The sad news came as a rude shock to the Council Administrator who described his death as unbelievable but an act of God that none can question.

 

The Hon. Administrator sympathizes with the Nigerian Army, his Commander, colleagues and family members whose death threw into deep mourning for the past few days. He urged them to take it as a destined act that none can evade.