The 17 military men who died on March 14 in the Delta State region of Okuama received national honour from President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking today, March 27, at the officers’ and soldiers’ burial at the Military Cemetery in Abuja, the President also announced housing gifts and scholarships for the offspring and relatives of the fallen military members.
Thirteen fallen troops received medals designating them as Officers of the Federal Republic, while four of the fallen officers were granted the title of Members of the Order of the Niger (MON).
President Tinubu said “Each of the men now belongs to the hallowed list of service men and women who defended our country and protected their fellow Nigerians not minding the risks to their own lives.
They have all been awarded now a posthumous National Honour. Four gallant officers have been accorded the award of Members of the Order of Niger (MON). The 13 courageous soldiers who also lost their lives have been awarded the officers of the federal republic medals.”
The President continued, saying that the brave soldiers would be known as patriots who fulfilled their job and paid the ultimate price.
“It is now our duty to protect the families of our departed heroes. The Federal Government will provide housing in any part of our country to each of the families of the four officers and 13 soldiers that were among them.
“The Federal Government has also approved scholarships to all children of the deceased up to university level including those who are in the womb. The military we appeal to you to within the next 90 days to ensure that all benefits of the departed are paid.”
