- A Nigerian woman has accused the Nigerian Army of demanding ₦2 million before releasing her late soldier brother’s body for burial. The claim has triggered emotional reactions online, with many calling for clarification from military authorities.
- While some Nigerians believe corrupt officials may be involved, others have questioned the allegation and urged the public to wait for an official response before drawing conclusions.
A Nigerian woman has sparked reactions online after alleging that the Nigerian Army demanded ₦2 million from her family before the body of her late brother, a soldier, could be returned home for burial.
In an emotional video, the woman said her brother had served in the Nigerian Army since he was 20 years old and recently passed away while still in service. According to her, the family was shocked when they were allegedly informed that they would have to pay ₦2 million before his remains could be transported home.
Expressing her pain, she noted that their late father was also a soldier, making the situation even more heartbreaking for the family.
“Nigerians, I’m heartbroken right now. My brother, who has served in the Nigerian Army since he was 20 years old, has died. Now, the Army told us they cannot bring his body home for us unless we pay ₦2 million. They said if we don’t send the money, they won’t bring him back for burial. My father was also a soldier before he died, and this situation is very painful for our family. I never imagined the Nigerian Army would deteriorate to this point,” she said.
The allegation quickly generated widespread reactions online, with many expressing outrage and sympathy for the family, while others questioned the authenticity of the claim and urged the public to wait for an official response from military authorities.
Some commenters suggested that corrupt individuals within the system could be attempting to exploit the grieving family, while others argued that standard military procedures typically cover the transportation and burial arrangements of deceased personnel.
Reactions
@kvinx000: “some KOLOS patient here will be shouting TINUBUs name make God punish some of you guys fighting President Bola Tinubu”
@nodowerecomeher: “I hope you won’t come back here and say you said these things just to grow your page? Cos when you’re finally arrested, I don’t want to see sowore going from one court to the other to defend you.”
@Ogbaafia: “Of all jobs people still dey join the Nigeria army. I pity them.”
@themolabello: “The family is operating on pure emotion and sympathy, while the corrupt officers are operating on technicalities and greed. They know the family has no legal leverage without a perfect paper trail.”
@Realife447: “This is what @officialABAT has reduced the @HQNigerianArmy to, all they’ve been alleged doing lately is pick up innocent civilians.”
@Henryifechukwu1: “U still want to know why Nigeria youth are not willing to join? But are willing to join USA Army? The difference is clearer…. Nigeria Army General was k1lled like Ant… USA sent more than 100 war planes to rescue their own in Iran.”
@realnam63062550: “That’s why we need to be careful in signing documents, he dn sign for something he no know before he die.”
@_Sampixels: “This is some corrupted soldiers trying to rip them. It’s not supposed to be so.”
@realtalkattach: “Nigeria army are the ones that are supposed to settle your family with huge some of money not the other way out.”
@ExcessJOY_13: “Maybe the Army wants to cut the burial expenses and buried him in the military cemetery but the family demand his body transported down to his home village, just maybe idk 🤷♂️ let’s wait for the Army explanation.”
