A touching video has surfaced, capturing the raw emotion of Nigerian soldiers as they mourn the loss of their comrades to a terrorist assault.

The footage, dated Tuesday, May 14, 2024, reveals soldiers stationed in Northern Nigeria, a region long embattled by terrorism, overcome with grief following a fatal encounter with terrorists.

The exact timing of the video's creation remains uncertain, as does the specific incident that triggered the soldiers' sorrow. Nonetheless, reports suggest the losses occurred during a fierce gunfight.

Nigeria's struggle with terrorism spans over two decades, marking a prolonged period of violence and loss.

The video, which has quickly spread across social media platforms, is accompanied by a heart-wrenching caption: "Nigerian Soldiers in tears after losing their colleagues in a Terrorist attack in Northern Nigeria."

In the video, the soldiers' cries are audible, as is a voice attempting to offer solace, urging, "Stop crying please, stop crying."

The voice continues, reflecting a shared sentiment of foreboding, "I tell you guys since morning, my mind no dey here, I no tell you?"

Social media reactions to the video have been pouring in, with users expressing their condolences and support for the soldiers' plight.

Below are some reactions;

@ChrisEjiofor7: The Army should be given favorable pay as a salary. These men are passing through a lot in safeguarding the country. Their salaries should be increased with other allowances as soon as possible to boost their morale and cushion the effects of inflation and economic hardship

@May_twenty3rd: Being a soldier is one of the hardest occupation in the world, leaving your loved ones and family back home to go battle real life and death situations for the country on a daily basis is not easy, kudos to the Nigerian Military.

@Game_Boss360 wrote: “Those soldiers are really suffering out there.”

@calebuncovered: “This is why whenever I see civilians bashing soldiers on social media, it pains me deeply. As someone who grew up in the barracks, you have no idea what these guys do to protect this country. You have no idea how far they go to protect this country. They’re literally living a life of uncertainty because death can come anytime, and they would leave their family behind. Yet, some of you still come here and spew rubbish about soldiers.”

@chrisndarl: “This video hurts in so many ways ….so many ways man.”

Watch the video below;