The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) has commenced a 3-day national mourning period for the 17 soldiers who were heinously slained by irate youths in Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State.
In accordance, flags are to be flown at half-mast in all military locations nationwide.
Flying the flag at half-mast is to pay respect to gallant soldiers who have lost their lives in the service of the nation.
Sources reports that a signal to this effect has been issued to all three Services – the Nigerian Army, the Navy and the Air Force.
“A directive has been issued by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, to the three Services to that effect.
“From Monday, March 18, 2024, up till March 20, 2024, all colours (flags) are to be flown at half-mast in honour of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) personnel Killed In Action (KIA),” the source said.
Among the slain soldiers are, Commanding Officer of 181 Amphibious Battalion Oleh (Lieutenant Colonel Abdullahi Hassan Ali), the Joint Task Force (JTF) Commander in Bomadi (Major Gembu Shafa), another Major and a Captain.
