The Nigerian Army is set to bury the17 soldiers who tragically lost their lives in the Okuama community in Delta State w today, Wednesday, at the National Cemetery in Abuja. The solemn ceremony is scheduled to take place at 3 pm, as stated in a communique shared on the Nigerian Army’s official communication platform.
President Bola Tinubu is expected to grace the event as the Special Guest of Honour, offering his respects to the fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
Reports indicate that the soldiers, who were part of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, were responding to a distress call when they were ambushed and killed in the line of duty. Their names were released by the Defence Headquarters, underscoring the gravity of the loss suffered during a peacekeeping mission in Okuama.
In response to the heinous attack, President Tinubu issued a directive to the military to spare no effort in apprehending the perpetrators responsible for the cowardly act. The Defence Headquarters has echoed this sentiment, pledging to ensure that those responsible face the full weight of justice for their actions.
As the nation mourns the loss of these brave soldiers, the call for justice resonates strongly. The military’s demand for the capture of the killers underscores the resolve to uphold the integrity of Nigeria’s armed forces and honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.