TINUBU CONFERS NATIONAL HONOURS ON SLAIN SOLDIERS

 

President Bola Tinubu has conferred National Honours on the 17 officers and soldiers who were murdered in Delta State.

The president announced this at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, where the deceased military personnel were buried.

Tinubu, who took time to mention the names of the deceased individually, said hey have all been awarded posthumous national honours.

“The four gallant Officers have been accorded the Award of Member of the Order of Niger (MON). The thirteen courageous soldiers who also lost their lives have been Awarded the Officer of the Federal Republic Medal,” he disclosed.

He described the deceased personnel as “patriots, brave and noble men” who gave their lives to defend and protect Nigeria against internal and external threats, saying their sacrifice will be remembered and honoured for generations to come.

“Before the dastardly attack, Lt. Colonel Ali, as the Chief of Army Staff briefed me, enjoyed great operational exploits; fighting terrorists and insurgents in the North East and North West before his deployment to the Niger Delta.”

“Ali kept faith with his military calling till the end. On behalf of a grateful nation, we honour the sacrifice of Ali and the other gallant patriots who died that day. They will forever be remembered as heroes who answered the call of duty and paid the ultimate price.

“Each man now belongs to the hallowed list of servicemen and women who defended our country and protected their fellow Nigerians not minding the risk to their own lives."