Navy Officer who died while fighting Boko Haram insurgents, buried (photos)

Seaman Paul Alex Amaseimogha who died while fighting the Boko Haram insurgents in the North has been buried by the Nigerian Navy. He was aged just 25. Late Seaman was among the young soldiers trained on counter terrorism in Belarus and deployed in Borno state.

He was laid to rest in his hometown, Opume community in Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State recently. He was survived by his parents, twin brother, Silas and other family members. May his soul rest in peace, amen. More photos after the cut...