Tinubu Condemns The Unprovoked Killing Of Military Personnel In Delta State 

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of military personnel in Delta State, describing the act as “cowardly” and must not go unpunished. 

Tinubu in a message released Sunday evening, said the killing is “unprovoked” and “dreadful”.

Tinubu 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 killing, according to the President, further demonstrates the dangers servicemen and women face in their 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 nation safe, strong, and united. The officers and men who died in the Okuama 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 core of our nationhood. Any attack on them is a direct attack on our nation. We will not accept this wicked act.”

Tinubu therefore grants Defence Headquarters and Chief of Defence Staff “full authority to bring to justice anybody found to have been responsible for this unconscionable crime against the Nigerian people”.

“My government will not relent until we achieve peace and tranquility in every part of Nigeria,”.

RovingNaija News earlier reported that military personnel including a commanding officer, two majors, one captain, and twelve soldiers plus a civilian were gruesomely murdered in the Okuama community of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State last week during a rescue mission.