“I remember when I was a soldier!” was the caption of a post by a Kaduna-based
Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi, to mark Nigeria’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
In a post shared on his verified Facebook page on January 15, 2026, Sheikh Gumi reflected on his past experience in the military even as he paid tribute to fallen soldiers.
In the post,
“ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY, Gumi said: “They say the empty cans make the loudest noise. “Genuine soldiers sacrifice and remain silent. A true soldier is the one who stands for the right even if the whole nation would dislike it. A true soldier is one who gave his life to protect righteousness and participate in building a peaceful nation for all.
“We pray for our fallen heroes!”
