‘He died a hero!’

Young soldier shot by rebels while rescuing Tanzanian colleague
Bled out on the battlefield after taking bullet to the thigh

Displaying the bravery he had shown throughout his nine years in the army, on 29th November, Lance Corporal, Zikamee Operi Kamai risked his life to save a wounded comrade.

In the rescue attempt, under heavy fire from Mozambican rebels, the 31-year-old was struck down by a bullet to the thigh.

With the evacuation aircraft unable to land due to the fierce shoot-out taking place on the ground, Kamai bled out on the battlefield.

Laid to rest at his home villag...