The remains of military personnel tragically killed in Delta State have been laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja.
The poignant arrival occurred at approximately 2:39 pm, with each fallen hero transported in separate ambulance vehicles.
Recall that the devastating incident unfolded on March 14, when a group of enraged youths in the Okuama community unleashed violence, claiming the lives of four officers and 13 soldiers. This appalling act of aggression stems from a longstanding dispute between the Okuama and Okoloba communities over land ownership along their shared border.
Among the fallen officers are distinguished individuals, including Commanding Officer 181 Amphibious Battalion, Lt. Col. A.H Ali, Maj S.D Shafa, Maj D.E Obi, and Capt U Zakari. The soldiers, who bravely served their nation, are identified as SSgt Yahaya Saidu, Cpl Yahaya Danbaba, Cpl Kabiru Bashir, LCpl Bulus Haruna, LCpl Sola Opeyemi, LCpl Bello Anas, LCpl Hamman Peter, LCpl Ibrahim Abdullahi, Pte Alhaji Isah, Pte Clement Francis, Pte Abubakar Ali, Pte Ibrahim Adamu, and Pte Adamu Ibrahim.
Amidst the solemn proceedings, anticipation mounts as President Bola Tinubu is slated to attend the event, paying respects to the fallen and offering solace to grieving families and a nation in mourning.
