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Tinubu Gives Military Go Ahead To Ensure Justice For Officers, 12 Soldiers Killed In Delta State

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March 17, 2024
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Military Confirms Killing Of Commanding Officer, Two Majors, One Captain, 12 Soldiers In Delta State
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President Bola Tinubu has granted full authority to the military to ensure justice for four of its officers and 12 soldiers killed in Okuama community of Delta State on March 14.

Tinubu granted the military the full authority to act in a statement issued on the killings on Sunday.

He said the Federal Government will not accept the wicked act of the youths of Okuama community.

“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.

“Any attack on them is a direct attack on our nation. We will not accept this wicked act,” Tinubu said.

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He also vowed that his administration will not give up until peace us restored to all parts of the country.

The defence headquarters had on Saturday, March 16 in a statement announced that a Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain, and 12 soldiers were ambushed and killed by the youths of Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government area of Delta State.

The troops were in a peace mission to the community when they met their untimely death.

The full text of statement of President Bola Tinubu reads thus : “STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF NIGERIAN SOLDIERS ON A PEACE MISSION TO OKUAMA COMMUNITY IN DELTA STATE

“On Saturday morning, the Nigerian people and I woke up to the dreadful news of the unprovoked killing of our brave military personnel during a rescue mission in Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

“The incident occurred on Thursday, March 14, 2024, when our troops, responding to a crisis between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State, were ambushed.

“A Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain, and twelve soldiers sadly lost their lives. One civilian was also killed.

“As the Commander-in-Chief, I join all well-meaning Nigerians and the men and women of our armed forces to mourn and express my profound grief over the needless death of our gallant soldiers.

“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 nation 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 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 members of our armed forces safe.

“Bola Ahmed Tinubu,
President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria.”.       (vitalnewsngr.com)

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