Late Lt. Col AH Ali
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Defence Headquarters and the Chief of Defence Staff to fish out those who murdered 16 soldiers on Thursday in Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The President who gave the order in a statement on Sunday in Abuja said those responsible must pay for their unconscionable crime.
“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,” the President added.
He said that 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,” Tinubu stated.
He said Nigerians “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.”
Tinubu assured that the Federal Government would not relent until there’s peace and tranquillity in every part of Nigeria.
