Slain Soldiers in Okuama to be Buried Wednesday

By Nelson Utip

The 17 military personnel killed in Okuama in Delta State will be given heroes’ burial at Abuja on Wednesday the 27th March according to The Nigerian Army. The 17 deceased personnel, attached to 181 Amphibious Battalion, will be buried at the National Cemetery, Abuja, by 3:00pm.

It could be recalled that the deceased officers were killed while on a peace mission to a community in Delta State who were at conflict with their neighbour, the troops responded to a distress call on March 14 after the communal crisis between the Okuoma and Okoloba communities both in the South-South State.

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The indigenes of the community has since fled their home as The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa directed immediate investigation and arrest of those involved in the dastardly act leading to soldiers laying siege on the community.

According to The Spokesman of the Army, Onyema Nwachukwu, President Bola Tinubu would be present as a Special Guest of Honour to pay last respect to the fallen heroes while affirming that troops of the military attached to different operations would remain resolute in their constitutional duties.

“The Burial Ceremony of Nigerian Army Personnel killed-in-action at Okuama Community, Delta State is scheduled for Wednesday, 27 March 2024 at National Cemetery, Abuja by 1500hrs.

“The President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be the Special Guest of Honour at the event.”Gen Musa stated.