The Nigeria Army has vowed to fish out those that gruesomely murdered military personnel in Delta and make them to face the wrath of law
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, made this vow at the burial ceremony held for the slain soldiers in Abuja on Wednesday.
He assured that the perpetrators of the heinous crime would be brought to justice.
“To the perpetrators of violence who seek to sow division and fear among our people, know this: our resolve will not waver. We will hunt you down, we will bring you to justice, and we will restore peace and security to every nook and cranny of our dear nation,” he said.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu honoured the slain soldiers at funeral ceremony at National Cemetery in Abuja on Wednesday.
“They 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 added, “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.”