President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday conveyed his displeasure regarding the gruesome slaughter of army officers and soldiers on a peace mission in the Okuoma community of Delta State. He called it a brazen act, an affront against the nation. The military, which expressed outrage, was ordered by the President to fish out the killers and bring them to book. The President in a statement signed personally, said: “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 country safe, strong, and united. The officers and men who died in the Okuoma 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. May God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria and keep the members of our armed forces safe.”
