The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement (South-South), Honorable Gift Johnbull, expresses condolences over the death of the Nigerian soldiers who were killed during a peace mission in Okuama Community, Delta State.
The incident, which unfolded on Thursday, March 14, saw security personnel ambushed while responding to a crisis between Okuama and Okoloba communities.
The attack resulted in the loss of a commanding officer, two Majors, one Captain, twelve soldiers, and one civilian.
In a heartfelt message, Gift Johnbull extended her profound condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, their colleagues, and loved ones.
She hailed the heroism, courage, and uncommon patriotism displayed by the service men and women in the line of duty.
She said, “I extend my profound condolences to the families of those fallen soldiers, their colleagues, and their loved ones.
“I salute the heroism, courage, and uncommon patriotism of our service men and women in the line of duty.
“The Renewed Hope government condemn in totality these evil act and has granted full authority to the Defense Headquarters to bring justice to anyone found to have been responsible for this crime against the south-south community and in entirety the Nigerian people.
“Our people are unique in diversity sharing fraternity over the years as the seas, lands and resources bear us witness paving way for a rich heritage for our people but we can only achieve a great future in ONENESS. Mr Presidents community engagement agenda can only have maximum impacts if we live peaceably in love and oneness.
“May God grant peace and pardon to all lost souls in this crisis and restore calmness to all communities in the zone.”