“How Our Brother Died Serving Nigeria”: Soldiers Whose Mother Gave 3 of Them to Army Speak

• The family of three brothers serving in the Nigerian Army has been thrown into deep sorrow as one of them recently passed away
• One of the surviving brothers released crucial details of his younger brother, a 30-year-old soldier, alongside his photos on his social media page
• Nigerians have reacted differently as the soldier confirmed that the young man was tragically killed in a gun battle

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

The family of three brothers serving in the Nigerian Army has narrated how one of them was tragically killed in a gun battle on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

"He paid the supreme price," Brother mourns fallen soldier

One of the surviving brothers shared the heartbreaking news on his X page on July 30, 2025.

GREEN_BERET!!! @3Star_GOD in a post shared on his X page, as seen by Legit.ng on Thursday, July 31, publicly grieved the loss of his sibling.

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"It is with deep sadness that I announce that 1 amongst the 3 Brothers serving🇳🇬 paid the supreme price yesterday, July 29th 💔. As a family we will appreciate your thoughts, prayers & support during this difficult time.

"If you come across this, pray for the soul of my Brother 🙏🏿."

Speaking further, via a follow-up post, the heartbroken soldier expressed the pain of his loss:

"Death really punch me in the face by taking you away from the rest of us 😭. You will be deeply missed by the family and everyone who knows you. Rest In Power Kiddo💪🏿..

"28 MAY 1995 - 29 JULY 2025💔🕊️🙏🏿."

Nigerians react as family mourns soldier's death

The loss has sparked emotional reactions across social media, with many Nigerians sending prayers and condolences. Legit.ng compiled a few reactions from the comment section on X below;

@Mbahdeyforyou tweeted:

"May his soul rest in peace."️

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@FuturisticNaija tweeted:

"May Allah grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss and grant the remaining family members continued protection. Ameen."

@princewisdo tweeted:

"My condolences Boss, may his gentle soul rest in peace."

@ogbame_justus tweeted;

"I will never understand becoming a soldier in Nigeria. It will not sit well with me until this country values its citizens."

@Slatersdesk1

"Rest On Soldier💞🇳🇬💞🇳🇬 For the Love of Country and People You paid the Heroes Price. A Hero is what you Are. Rest on until we meet again."️

@DejiAdesogan tweeted;

"Still speechless after seeing your tweet. RIP to a gallant warrior and apostle of peace. Only God can console the family. It’s well."

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“How I lost 4 military men, daughter”: Mother speaks

In a related development, Legit.ng reported that the mother of the late colonel killed in Delta state expressed deep sorrow over her loss, as she noted that he was the fourth military man in the family to have passed on.

She shared her awful experience as she recalled how her husband, Ali's brother and sister died.

In a recent interview, Hassana Hassan also narrated the relationship she had with her son, the slain colonel, before his death.

Source: Legit.ng