President Bola Tinubu has damaged his silence on the assault
in Okuama group, Delta State, which left 22 officers and males of the
Nigerian Military lifeless.
In line with the President, the troopers have been on a peace
mission, responding to a communal disaster between Okuama and Okoloba
communities.
Tinubu vowed that the culprits will probably be dropped at e book.
He stated his administration will do every little thing doable to
keep peace in each a part of the nation.
The President famous that the Defence Headquarters and Chief
of Defence Workers have been granted full authority to deliver to justice anyone
discovered to be concerned within the killing of the Military officers and troopers.
The assertion reads: “On Saturday morning, the Nigerian
individuals and I woke as much as the dreadful information of the unprovoked killing of our
courageous navy personnel throughout a rescue mission in Okuama Neighborhood in Ughelli
South Native Authorities Space of Delta State.
“The incident occurred on Thursday, March 14, 2024, when our
troops, responding to a disaster between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta
State, have been ambushed.
“A Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain, and twelve
troopers sadly misplaced their lives. One civilian was additionally killed.
“Because the Commander-in-Chief, I be part of all well-meaning
Nigerians and the women and men of our armed forces to mourn and specific my
profound grief over the pointless dying of our gallant troopers.
“I lengthen my profound condolences to the households of those
fallen troopers, their colleagues, and their family members. The navy excessive
command is already responding to this incident.
“The cowardly offenders chargeable for this heinous crime
is not going to go unpunished. This incident, as soon as once more, demonstrates the hazards
confronted by our servicemen and girls within the line of responsibility. I salute their heroism,
braveness, and unusual grit and patriotism.
“As a nation, we should continuously keep in mind and honour all
those that have paid the final word value to maintain our nation protected, robust, and
united.
“The officers and males who died in Okuama group have
joined the pantheon of nice women and men who gave their all, with honour, in
the service of our fatherland.
“Members of our armed forces are on the coronary heart and core of
our nationhood. Any assault on them is a direct assault on our nation. We’ll
not settle for this depraved act.
“The Defence Headquarters and Chief of Defence Workers have
been granted full authority to deliver to justice anyone discovered to have been
chargeable for this unconscionable crime in opposition to the Nigerian individuals.
“My authorities is not going to relent till we obtain peace and
tranquillity in each a part of Nigeria. Might God proceed to bless the Federal
Republic of Nigeria and preserve members of our armed forces protected.”
