Nigeria: Nigerian Army lists welfare packages for widows of fallen heroes, denies allegations of neglect — Africa Links 24

The Nigerian Army has denied allegations of neglect of widows of fallen soldiers, saying it has institutionalised a robust welfare system that provides death benefits to the next-of-kin, NOK, of deceased personnel.

This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, on Sunday in Abuja.

Mrs Anele said the clarification was necessary to address a publication alleging neglect of widows of fallen soldiers and raising concerns about…