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You should probably check out @omobabafalana on Twitter; but before you do, be ready to drop a few tears as a result of the outpouring of love coming the Nigerian soldier’s way.

Omobaba Falana is one of the soldiers fighting Boko Haram in the north-east.

He announced on Twitter that Friday was his birthday, and Nigerians flooded his timeline with prayers and appreciation for his sacrifice to the country.

In the tweet, the soldier sought prayers for himself and his colleagues in the battlefield.

“It’s my birthday today, if you see this… Please say a prayer for me and all our troops,” he wrote.

It's my birthday today, if you see this… 🙏🏿 Pls say a prayer for me and all our troops. 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/7evfDdg15M

— ғαℓαηα (@omobabafalana) January 10, 2020

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Not long after he tweeted, tributes started to pour in. And more than 24 hours after, the tweet has generated about 50,000 interactions.

While some Nigerians prayed that no harm should befall him and other soldiers, others thanked him for risking his life to keep the country safe from insurgents.

A Twitter user wrote: “Happy birthday. Wishing you a great and amazing life. Thank you for putting your life on the line for us. We would continue to make demands for you to be given strategic leadership, the right arms and your welfare made a priority.”

Another prayed that he “will not die but live to declare the good works of God” while one other user appreciated him for “giving your all to Nigeria and Nigerians, we appreciate you immensely”.

Below are some of the heartwarming tributes:

Happy birthday. Wishing you a great and amazing life. Thank you for putting your life on the line for us. We would continue to make demands for you to be given strategic leadership, the right arms and your welfare made a priority

— Aisha Yesufu (@AishaYesufu) January 10, 2020

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I wish I can write poems for you, but all I will say is….

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Thank You as you add another year.

— Agboola Peter (@baba_Omoloro) January 10, 2020

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Happy Birthday Dear, wishing you God’s ultimate blessings. We are praying for you all, May God continue to protect you all 🙏

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— Sally Suleiman (@is_salsu) January 11, 2020

Happy bday!! Its well with you.. may the God continue the protect you and your family.. you will not die but live to declare the good works of God..

— Miss Motunrayo (@folzy_fola) January 10, 2020

Happy birthday king, your name is written in the palm of God's hands and He'll hold you fast till the end of days. Thanks for giving your all to Nigeria and Nigerians, we appreciate you immensely

— kennygee babe (@kennygee_70) January 10, 2020

May Allah SWT protect you and the whole @HQNigerianArmy and @NigAirForce who are doing everything possible to make us safer…. Happy birthday soldier

— Mohammed Abdulrazaq (@mohrazz) January 10, 2020

Happy birthday Champ. God bless and continue to protect you and the troops. Thanks for all you do for us.

— MR AHMED🇳🇬 (@UncleMohamz) January 10, 2020

Happy Birthday gallant Soldier… May God Almighty in His infinite mercies be with you, your squad and the whole troops.. Thank you so much for all that you do for us all.. Thank you for your Service.. God bless you 🙏❤🤗

— Olashile Abayomi-Wealth (@thefireofOla) January 10, 2020

Happy birthday great son of the republic. God's blessings and protection are urs and everyone in your unit in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen! pic.twitter.com/L1TADN7Yyc

— Robin David (@RD1580) January 10, 2020

Wow! Happy Birthday bro…God knows I'm short of words right now, but i ask God in his infinite mercies to just continue to keep, protect & guide you & you all.
You are our heroes.
Thank you so much for so much more than you probably know.

Happy Birthday!

— Mr.X (@TroubleMan01) January 10, 2020