(Nigerian Woman. Photo Credit: X.com)
A woman has taken to social media to express her grief and outrage after allegedly being told by the Nigerian Army that her late brother’s remains would not be returned to the family unless they paid ₦2 million.
In an emotional post making the rounds online, the woman said her brother had served in the Nigerian Army since the age of 20 and had now d+ed in service.
According to her, the family was informed by army officials that the body would not be transported home for burial without the payment of the said sum.
She described the situation as deeply painful, noting that her late father was also a soldier, making the alleged demand even more difficult to bear.
“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 post has sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing sympathy for the family while calling on the relevant authorities to look into the matter.
“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… pic.twitter.com/s2OCa4D2O4
— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) June 10, 2026
