His aide, Bayo Onanuga had confirmed that his principal would attend the slain soldiers’ funeral in Abuja.
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday afternoon arrived at the National Military Cemetery, Abuja, for the burial ceremony of 17 military personnel killed in Delta State.
His aide, Bayo Onanuga had confirmed that his principal would attend the slain soldiers’ funeral in Abuja.
Onanuga stated this on Wednesday in a short statement issued on X, claiming that it would be the first time in 10 years that a Nigerian President would pay such homage to soldiers who died in service.
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Bayo wrote: "It is confirmed that President Bola Tinubu will be attending the national burial for the Nigerian military officers and soldiers killed on 14 March by some gunmen in Okuama Community in Delta State.
"It is the first time in the last ten years that a Nigerian President will attend such a solemn event, in honour of our men of gallantry and valor. Two other burials in 2021 and 2018 were not graced by the incumbent. We told you then that @officialABAT cares. He is demonstrating it yet again.”
SaharaReporters learnt that President Tinubu arrived at the venue in company with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; Minister of Defence, Abubakar Badaru, and his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Last week, Tinubu said there would be a befitting burial for the 17 slain soldiers who were killed while on a peacekeeping mission in Delta State.
Tinubu had expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the bereaved families and pledged that the sacrifices of the fallen heroes would never be in vain.
The remains of the slain military personnel had earlier arrived at the military cemetery in Abuja.