Nigerian Army has announced burial plans for its personnel who were killed in action in Okuama Community, Delta State.
Gatekeepers News reports that the deceased officers, comprising a lieutenant colonel, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers, were killed while on a peacekeeping mission in Okuama.
They will be buried at the National Cemetery, Abuja, by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, according to a statement released by the spokesman of the Army, Onyema Nwachukwu, on Tuesday
He explained that President Bola Tinubu would be present as a Special Guest of Honour to pay last respect to the fallen heroes.
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.
