The assertions were contained in the president's formal reaction to Thursday's killing of 16 soldiers in Delta State, which he personally signed.
Describing the killing as needless, the president assured the Nigerian public that the military high command was making necessary moves to address the unfortunate incident. He said the military authorities had been mandated to ensure the prosecution of the masterminds of the crime. While grieving over the death of the soldiers, the president extended his condolences to the families of the fallen officers and soldiers.
"I extend my profound condolences to the families of these fallen soldiers, their colleagues and their loved ones. "Members of our armed forces are at the heart and the core of our nationhood. Any attack on them is a direct attack on our nation. We will not accept this wicked act." However, he said,"Even as we grieve the loss of these soldiers, who are not only Nigerians but have families and dependents, I urge restraint by the military authorities in its response. I would recommend that the culprits be arrested and prosecuted."The presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, also condemned the killing of the army officers and soldiers in Delta State, describing it as barbaric and completely unacceptable.
The former governor of Anambra State added,"There should be adequate compensation and welfare packages for the families of those who die in active service. All of us should always show our love by commiserating with their families and even visiting them in such difficult times. Yar'adua commiserated with the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, the Nigerian Army, and officers and men of Operation Delta Safe on the loss of the gallant personnel.
"It is crucial that justice is served and those behind this criminal act are brought to account for their actions. The Nigerian Army's unwavering focus on upholding peace and security in our nation is a testament to the resilience and dedication of our Armed Forces." While commiserating with the military and the immediate families of the slain soldiers, Joel-Onowakpo called for a holistic investigation into the remote causes of the crisis that led to the unwarranted killing of innocent soldiers.The senator, who also sympathised with the families of those who might have lost their loved ones as a result of the crisis, sued for immediate intervention of both the state and federal governments to avoid further escalation of the crisis.
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