One evening in November 2020, a year into his military service, Peacemaker Azuegbulam’s lifelong dream of being a soldier came to an abrupt end. He was among a group of Nigerian soldiers deployed in the country's grinding counteroffensive against Islamic extremists in northeastern Borno state when an anti-aircraft weapon was fired at them.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began their visit to Nigeria, having received an invitation to the country from Chief of Defense staff, Christopher Gwabin Musa.

Prince Harry and Meghan arrives at the Defence headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, Friday, May 10, 2024. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have arrived in Nigeria to champion the Invictus Games, which he founded to aid the rehabilitation of wounded and sick service members and veterans. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)