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President Bola Tinubu at the burial of 17 slain soldiers in Abuja on March 27, 2024. Photo: Channels Television/Sodiq AdelakunPresident Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, conferred national posthumous awards on 17 slain military personnel killed in the Okuama area of Delta State.
Four slain officers were awarded the honour of Members of the Order of the Niger while 13 slain soldiers were honoured with Officers of the Federal Republic medals. Tinubu said the gallant soldiers would be remembered as patriots who answered the call of duty and paid the ultimate price.
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