President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised, the Federal Government will henceforth “protect the families of our departed heroes”.
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| President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu |
This is coming following the burial of the officers and soldiers that met their untimely death in Delta State.
In his message to the “entire armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria”, the President said, “the Federal Government will provide a house in any part of our country to each of the families of the four officers and 13 soldiers.”
President Tinubu said: “To the entire armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I have a message for you: Do not let the death of your compatriots discourage you.
“There is no higher honour than the vocation you have chosen to pursue. We cherish you.
“We cherish your labour of love. We salute your daily sacrifice in protecting your fellow citizens from danger.
“We acknowledge your sacrifices to defend our nation.
“It is now our duty to protect the families of our departed heroes.
“The Federal Government will provide a house in any part of our country to each of the families of the four officers and 13 soldiers.
“The Federal Government has also approved scholarships to all the children of the deceased up to the University level.
“The Military must, within the next ninety days, ensure that all the benefits of the departed are paid to their families.
“May the families of the departed and all their loved ones find the strength to bear the pain of this loss.
“May God grant our heroes eternal rest.
“May God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria and keep our troops safe, always.”
