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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The bodies of the 17 officers and soldiers killed at Okuama community on March, 14, while on a peacekeeping mission will be laid to rest in Abuja tomorrow.
The burial ceremony slated for 3 pm, will take place at the National Cemetery Abuja.
A press invitation by the Nigerian army said The President, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Federal Republic of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be the Special Guest of Honour at the event.
Recall that the commanding officer in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, two Majors and one Captain were killed by irate youths at Okuama community.
The killers were also said to have ripped their bodies open and removed their hearts.
