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Hundreds of people packed out a remembrance service in Abuja for Queen Elizabeth lI organised by the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion.

Rev Ali Buba Lamido, Dean of the Church of Nigeria, said that as the head of the Anglican Communion, the Queen was also "the head of our church”.

Others described her as “lovable, soft-spoken and courageous”.

One of those at the service, Saratu Beatrice Chidoko, told the BBC that she “admired the Queen as one who loved colours".

"I am attracted to the Queen's dressing," she added.

British High Commissioner to Nigeria Catriona Laing and Defence Attache Matt Munro were also at the service.

Prayers were said for the Queen's soul to find eternal rest and those present also prayed for King Charles III.