The Nigerian Army is set to bury 17 of its personnel who were killed while on a peace mission in Okuama Community, Delta state on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 3:00 pm at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja.
The solemn ceremony, organised by the Nigerian Army, will be a poignant moment of remembrance and respect for the fallen heroes.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, had since directed the immediate investigation and arrest of those involved in the heinous crime – the development that had made the residents of the community flee their homes.
Announcing the burial day on Tuesday, the spokesman of the Army, Onyema Nwachukwu, explained that President Bola Tinubu would be present as a Special Guest of Honour to pay last respect to the fallen heroes.
In an official notice, the army spokesman said 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,” he stated.
