- By Halimah Olamide
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday said it has slated the burial of its men who were killed in Delta State for Wednesday March 27.
The Army, in a notice posted on its X handle on Tuesday posted the photos of the fallen soldiers.
According to the notice, the fallen heroes will be buried at the National Military Cemetery Abuja at 3pm.
NPO Reports that the 17 soldiers, led by a Commander, Lt. Col AH Ali, were ambushed and killed by hoodlums in Okuama community, Oghelli South Local Government Area of Delta state. They were said to be on a peace mission over a communal clash. Apart from Ali, others who met their death include 1. AH Ali Lieutenant Colonel (Commanding officer, 181 Amphibious Battalion)
2. SD Shafa Major
3. DE Obi Major
4. U. Zakari Captain
5. Yahaya Saidu Staff Sergeant
6. Yahaya Danbaba Corporal
7. Kabiru Bashir Corporal
8. Bulus Haruna Lance Corporal
9. Sole Opeyemi Lance Corporal
10. Bello Anas Lance Corporal
11. Hamman Peter Lance Corporal
12. Ibrahim Abdullahi Lance Corporal
13. Alhaji Isah Private
14. Clement Francis Private