A Nigerian soldier who went AWOL following an attack on his military base in the north-eastern part of the country by Boko Haram last year is still missing but fondly remembered by his family.
Missing Army captain, A. Yusuf
Brother to a Nigerian Army captain, A. Yusuf, who has been missing for months now while on an official assignment has penned down a heartfelt message to mark his birthday which is today.
Below is what the emotional brother wrote:
"The darkness is so ominous and the silence of the authorities deafening! It has been a long walk of handwork, courage, determination, struggles and patriotism. You have excelled all through from being a Tradesman, to an Engineer, a political scientist and a gallant soldier. You kept the peace in Liberia and Sudan. As JTF Commander in Katsina you kept terrorists away, you protected Kirikiri maximum prison against prison breaks! Duty called and you were unable to join us in the burial of our grandmother this time last year and off you were shipped to Maiduguri to protect the fatherland against Boko Haram.
We have not heard from you since November 2015 following the attack in Baga. Our enquiries have met brick walls and the only word is MIA "Missing in Action". Brother, you may be missing but we have faith that it is well with you. The pains are heavy in our hearts of not knowing where you are but where ever you are, we will not forget that today is your birthday and we wish you WELL CAPTAIN!!!!!! - Frank Okafor"