AFCRD 2026: 4 Brigade Holds Interdenominational Church Service in Benin
As part of activities marking the Armed Forces Celebrations and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) 2026, the 4 Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Saturday held an Interdenominational Church Service in Benin City to honour fallen heroes of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
The service, held on 11 January 2026, brought together personnel of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force and other security stakeholders, including the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport (NASST), the 107 Air Maritime Group of the Nigerian Air Force, the Military Hospital, and members of the Nigerian Legion, Edo State Chapter.
The solemn event was organised to celebrate, honour and remember officers and soldiers who paid the supreme sacrifice in defence of Nigeria and in the pursuit of peace and security, both at home and abroad.
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Delivering the sermon, Lieutenant Colonel (Rev) M. S. Dallys said the theme of the service was “Celebration of Victory and Remembrance of the Fallen Heroes.” Drawing his Bible reading from 1 Samuel 17:45–51, he offered prayers for sustained victory and operational success of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in all theatres of operation.
He also prayed for the repose of the souls of fallen heroes of the First and Second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War, as well as those who lost their lives during internal security operations and international peacekeeping missions.
The service was colourful and well attended by senior military officers and personnel. Highlights included the reading of the First Lesson by the Commandant of NASST, Major General A. O. Adegbite, while the Commander, 107 Air Maritime Group, Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore E. V. Onu, read the Second Lesson.
In his remarks, the Commander 4 Brigade, Brigadier General A. O. Balogun, noted that AFCRD 2026 activities in Edo State commenced on Friday, 9 January 2026, with a special Juma’at prayer at the Headquarters 4 Brigade Mosque.
He prayed for God’s mercy and eternal rest for fallen heroes and sought divine protection and blessings for serving, retired and discharged personnel of the Armed Forces.
The Armed Forces Celebrations and Remembrance Day is observed annually to commemorate the bravery, sacrifices and enduring legacy of Nigeria’s fallen heroes.
