BREAKING: Tinubu Reacts To Killing Of Soldiers, Gives Military Full Authority [DETAILS]
The President and commander in chief of Nigeria’s armed forces, Bola Tinubu has reacted to the bloodbath where over 10 Nigerian soldiers where murdered in cold blood in Delta state.
Tinubu in a statement issued on Sunday said he received the dreadful news of the unprovoked killing of the brave military personnel during a rescue mission to Okuoma Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State with shock.
The incident occurred on Thursday 14 March, 2024 when Nigerian troops where ambushed and killed while responding to a crisis between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State.
A Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain and twelve soldiers and a civilian sadly lost their lives.
The president expressed sadness and said the FG together with all well-meaning Nigerians and the men and women of the armed forces, mourn and express profound grief over the needless death of the gallant soldiers.
The statement further read;
“I extend my profound condolences to the families of these fallen soldiers, their colleagues and their loved ones.
The military high command is already responding to this incident. The cowardly offenders responsible for this heinous crime will not go unpunished. This incident, once again, demonstrates the dangers faced by our servicemen and women in the line of duty. I salute their heroism, courage and uncommon grit and patriotism.
As a nation, we must constantly remember and honour all those who have paid the ultimate price to keep our country safe, strong and united. The officers and men who died in Okuama community have joined the pantheon of great men and women who gave their all, with honour, in the service of our fatherland.
Members of our armed forces are at the heart and the core of our nationhood. Any attack on them is a direct attack on our nation. We will not accept this wicked act.
The Defence Headquarters and Chief of Defence Staff have been granted full authority to bring to justice anybody found to have been responsible for this unconscionable crime against the Nigerian people.
My government will not relent until we achieve peace and tranquillity in every part of Nigeria. May God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria and keep the members of our armed forces safe.”
