Nwokike, I'm still shocked that this insecurity swallowed you. We continue to pray and strive that you laid down your life for a good cause. Evil will never overcome good! Rest on brother, and may the Nigeria of your children be better because of your sacrifice!

Rest in Peace, Daniel. Your loss is painful and untimely.

You are a great guy indeed. RIP Hero.

Oh so sad, we fought those idiots together in Timbuktu and I left you in Jan 2021. I can remember you said just go I would join you later when I leave too. During our time together fighting I remember some of your words, you said, “ Jerry don’t worry we will finish this baggers, they can’t mess our country “. I also remember that anytime it’s time for dinner you would prepare food and send for us we would sit, gist and laugh even in the face of uncertainty and fear. You were brave and never showed fear or indecision. You took time to alway say Jerry have you call madam and the kids, call them oh, I have just called mine. You were a good friend, brother in battle and a fighter. Our time in Maiduguri together fighting is something I would never forget. My only prayer is for God to compensate your family with what you prayed for. Adieu Sir and RIP

Rest in Peace bro.You were an all round great guy..We will miss you ...

ST. JOSEPHINE BAKHITA OUTSTATION, HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, LIFE CAMP, ABUJA

TRIBUTE TO LT. COL ND AJAH.

It is with a deep sense of loss that we write this tribute to you, our dearest brother in the Lord. The Bakhita Family mourns your departure from this world. Although your stay with us was very short, you impacted our lives with your genuine trust in the Lord, your kind hearted nature, and your generosity.

You died in active service...when the Nigerian nation & the world at large needed you most. You were named Daniel; and severally you were in the Lion's Den and you triumphed. You were a gallant, brilliant, smart & dedicated soldier of high repute. You really ran your race with a clean heart and utmost vigour, and we are deeply convinced that the heavenly beings were taking notes; thus heaven awaits you.

Our prayer is that the Angels of the Lord will usher your beautiful soul to God Almighty for a sweet repose. AMEN! He will console your wife, little junior and the rest of your family & friends. AMEN!!

Sleep well brother Daniel.

- The Bakhita Family

Oh Lord, have mercy on us! My friend and brother, Lt. Col. Daniel N Ajah gone in the service to Fatherland!!!
I read few minutes ago that you paid the supreme price in the defence of our troubled Country, Nigeria. I am truly devastated by this sad news. I am indeed short of words at this time.

The memory of our last time together in the midst of your military assignment Sudan flowed in when you wanted to go Benin by flight en-route to seeing your family Lokoja but because I told you that I was going to drive to Warri same day, you cancelled the flight and chose to give me a company to Benin, we drove together. You alighted in Benin and took a vehicle to Lokoja while I proceeded to Warri. That how thoughtful you are as a friend!!!

May your soul rest in peace. May God console your family, most especially your darling wife (I know how close both of you are to yourselves) and your little son.

Till we meet to part no more! Adieu my friend and brother!! Adieu Lt. Col. Daniel N. Ajah!!!

How I wish I were expressing these for his retirement party instead of his funeral, we all know that, life isn’t fair sometimes. It’s not fair that Col. Daniel Ajah was taken from his wife Engr. Ajah Edith after many years together. It’s not fair that He wasn’t able to live long enough to enjoy his wife that he really love and the new born baby. And it’s not fair that Nigeria military will be missing Col. Daniel Ajah in action.
A worked harder and gentle Gallant Officer is gone. He has been undertaking a difficult and important task in fighting to defend his Country territory till the end. Sleep on good Officer. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

I was dumbfounded when I heard the news of your exit from this world. I strongly believe that you did not die at a time appointment by your God. We all are helpless to avenge your death but I strongly believe that the greatest avenger , our Lord Jesus Christ, will bring to book the perpetrators of this wicked act.
I plead with your immediate family members to be consoled and I pray that the Lord will give them the fortitude to bear your death.
Adieu! Bro, till we meet on that resurrection morning.

Lt.Col. Ajah, You gave yourself for others to live. You will always be remembered as a hero.

Your legacy will surely outlive you.
Rest on in the bosom of the Lord.
Good night, Soldier.

I salute you my friend , I salute you my brother .

" Ajeh " as we once called you way back in highschool .
I'm managing to type , you fought for us , you took not just bullets but mortars for us .
Rest on nnwafor , rest on solder .

On behalf of my family, I mourn with the entire family of Lt. Co. Daniel Aja and with our brother Chris Aja. Please take heart and may God continue to console all of you. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen .

My dearest son in law, Lt Col Daniel Aja, I still find it hard to believe this disheartening news. it's so sad you took an emergency exit at this time in the course of serving our country Nigeria. A gentle and firm person, you brought joy to those around you, we ask God to preserve your beloved family you left and Grant you eternal rest.

This is just so, so sad ;(
May the Lord comfort Edith, his widow, and their child.

I am short of words to express how sad to hear about your death. My Head boy, always so firm and loving. You are indeed a hero loosing your life at the battlefield for your people and country. You will definitely live on in our hearts. Adeiu my brother and friend. Rest on....

It is very difficult to believe that Daniel Ajah has gone. What went wrong? How can it be that my brave, intelligent and calculative former student could not survive even with wounds to tell the heroic and miraculous story of his survival?
Dan, I have known you for years, right from your early days at Ikeja High School and during our private lectures at Maryland. You were humble and respectful, but brave. You responded to my calls with Sir, despite your highly placed position. But on May 26, 2021, you failed to respond. My heart bleeds, because we lost one of our best brains and bravest soldiers. I do not know how your wife, tender son, elderly parents, brothers, sisters and host of other relations will handle your emergency exit. However, because God is still on the throne, He will make a way for them all.
We loved and cherished you, God knows why He called you home so soon. Nothing can happen without His knowledge. Rest in His bosom till we meet to part no more.
May your blood and that other brave soldiers who have paid this maximum sacrifice continue to fight for the total emancipation of Nigeria from the hands of wicked ones in Jesus name, Amen.

My classmate was a strong boy , brave and of good will.
My Senior Prefect (Head-boy) was clever, brilliant and resolute .
He grew stronger and more determine to make a change, he dare the impossible and overcame obstacles.
When I got to know he was in the Military, I said only the brave hearted can walk that height.
He had served with all his strength
He had served with all his might.
He had served in truth and honour.
Rest well brave man..
Lt. Col. Daniel Ajah ..heaven has gain an Angel.

We Mourn a HERO - A BRAVE & GALLANT SOLDIER!

No words can really describe the grief in my heart. You died a brave, bold, heroic & sacrificial death. You died fighting for us all! REST!

My solace is that you didn't just live, You INVESTED your Life!. What a beautiful way to live!

One of the greatest HEROES of our time - you loved your wife unconditionally & unapologetically. Thank you Sir for the beautiful Son! Certainly, they will miss you deeply, but we're aware you're already their guardian Angel.

Continue to rest in power and in the Lord our HERO! Rest in peace Lt.Col. Dan! Rest Champion ...until we meet to part no more!

GOD IS IN CONTROL OF YOUR BELOVED WIFE - ENGR. DR. EDITH & SON!

.......................REST HERO..........................
✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️☦️☦️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️

Lt. Col. ND Ajah, I still find it hard to believe that you've crossed to the great beyond. It's like a bad dream to me. You lived a brave, courageous, and impactful life. You served our nation Nigeria with fervour and paid the ultimate price with your precious life in active service. May God Almighty keep and protect your family you left, In the Mighty Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

How are the mighty fallen, the shinning sunlight suddenly turned into darkness.My heart bleeds, for the sudden home call of my god-son, Daniel Ajah.A loyal, dedicated and humble being.He was the Head Boy of Ikeja High School,1996 Set, who right from his teens age fell in love with the profession to be a Gallant Soldier.A son with the heart of gold.Expecting to see you,but,all I could heard was the news of your demise
You are more than conquerors even in death.Your loyalty,love,care,god fearing and truthfulness will never be forgotten.
To me, you are not dead,but, asleep in the bosom of the Lord.Your memory will forever lingers on in my heart and my family.
"The battle is over, the victory is won"
I love you deeply, Daniel my dear god-son.
Will miss your smile,calls and messages.
Rest in perfect peace till the waking of the saints.Adieu!Adieu!Adieu

May his soul rest in peace! Edith be strong and know that Jehovah is there always for you

Adieu gallant soldier Ajah

Lt Nd col ajah was like a father to me . Who promise to support me in life intend of my career, the day I heard 156 Tf bn was attack by Boko haram my mind go straight to him because I could remember the first time boko haram attack us 13 may 2020
Am just short of words
May his soul Continue to Rest In Peace

It is well.
May your Soul Rest In Peace.
Good night fallen hero‍✈️

Engr Edith will be strong and courageous through this all and your son will be mighty on the earth in Jesus name.

Lt col Daniel Ajah was a unique, intelligent,brave,gallant , caring and exceptional officer with a heart full of selfless love, His love for others and always wanting to please others is undescribable. Notwithstanding your tribe nor religion,race,rich or poor,col sees and takes every one as his brother,sister and friend, Always smiling with love in your eyes when you are talking to children.Now you have transcended to a place where there is no pain .Lt col Daniel Ajah you will always be our HERO and forever REMEMBERED.Rest in the bossom of the lord.

May your soul continue to rest in peace, amen. Your service to the nation shall never be in vain. You'll be fondly remembered by all.
Adieu, gallant soldier. Much respect.

My sincere condolences to my super strong sister - Engr Edith Ajah.
Words I won't offer
Tears I won't shed
Silence I won't keep
Question I won't ask
But
Faith I will put on Christ Jesus
Convinced that ND rests in God's bossom
Convinced that He is Edith husband henceforth
Convinced that He is Deron's best father henceforth
Convinced that All is Well with my Sister Edith

REST ON DANIEL TILL WE MEET ON THAT GLORIOUS MORNING IN PARADISE AMEN

Heaven gave us a gift in the shape of a man,
Indeed you have been a blessing to us Dan,
Beneath the uniform of a warrior,
Was a heart so loving to the core.

Heaven has been missing its saint,
And no longer could it wait,
To take back the gift it gave
Leaving us to mourn at your grave.

You have touched my life in more ways than one,
You have paid the biggest price anyone can,
My heart bleeds and so much pain I feel,
But who am I to question God’s will.

Goodbye my friend, adieu sir,
Goodbye Daniel our soldier, our star,
Your death shall not be in vain,
Farewell until we meet again

Your friend Sammy.

The news of your sudden death came to me as a huge shock,I still can't believe that you are gone forever.You were a true friend,a great husband nd a loving father.Col.You are such a kind man.May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen.

During my PhD course work with Mrs. Edith Aja, the husband, a complete gentleman would come and wait for her for hours until we finish our classes. Apart from being a gentleman, he was so humble.

May God almighty rest your soul a Gallant Officer of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and may God console your family.

You have been source of inspiration to many, putting smiles on the faces of many and bringing joy to their hearts. You are loved by many.

Dedicated and hardworking soldier you are.

A hero indeed and you stood defending your dear country Nigeria till you last breadth. We live to relieve your smiles and sure keep watching over us, your wife and son. We miss you and your tasty delicacies.  Keep smiling in the bossomnof our Lord. Amen

Bros the family of Solomon Afenkhena is going to miss u, we love u ❤   ♥, may your beautiful soul rest in perfect peace ✝️ hmmmmmm.