Ukraine unveils identities of Nigerians killed in war against Russia

The Ukrainian Defence Intelligence has identified two Nigerian men killed while fighting as part of Russian forces in the war against Russia.

The Ukrainian Defence Intelligence (UDI) has revealed the identities of two Nigerians who lost their lives while participating in the conflict on the side of Russian forces. The individuals are named Hamzat Kazeem Kolawole and Mbah Stephen Udoka. This disclosure highlights the involvement of foreign fighters, including Nigerians, in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. The announcement comes from official Ukrainian sources, underscoring the international dimensions of the conflict. No further details on the circumstances of their deaths or their recruitment were provided in the initial report.

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