Different states across Nigeria celebrated the armed forces remembrance day in honour of fallen heroes.
The occasion is an annual celebration done on January 15 and this year’s own coincided with the 50th anniversary of the first coup in Nigeria.
See photos of armed forces remembrance day celebrations in some states in Nigeria.
Wreaths were laid in honour of the dead heroes as part of the rite while guns were also fired and pigeons freed.
Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, laying the wreaths in honour of the fallen heroes.
Services and parades during the armed forces Remembrance Day in Lagos.
Services and parades during the armed forces Remembrance Day in Lagos.
Services and parades during the armed forces Remembrance Day in Lagos.
Services and parades during the Armed forces Remembrance Day in honour of Nigerians fallen heroes held in Lagos.
Falling Silent: A two-minute silence was observed as Lagos state Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode paid his last respect to Nigerian fallen heroes during the Armed forces remembrance day in Lagos.
Services and parades during the armed forces Remembrance Day in Lagos.
Lagos white cap chiefs at the Armed Forces Remembrance day celebration in Lagos.
Lagos white cap chiefs at the event.
See the video report from celebrations in Lagos. The photo story continues below:
Armed forces remembrance day in Kaduna
Armed forces remembrance day in Kaduna
Armed forces remembrance day in Kaduna
Armed forces remembrance day in Kaduna
Armed forces remembrance day in Kaduna
Armed Forced Remembrance Day in Oyo
Armed Forced Remembrance Day in Oyo
Armed Forced Remembrance Day in Oyo
Armed forces remembrance day in Delta
Armed forces remembrance day in Delta
Armed forces remembrance day in Delta
Armed forces remembrance day in Delta
Armed forces remembrance day in Delta
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