The Nigerian Army has fixed a date for the burial of 17 soldiers killed by gunmen who were on a peacekeeping mission in Delta State.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Army noted that the soldiers killed in the Okuama community in Delta State will be buried on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

The burial is scheduled to take place at the National Cemetery, Abuja, by 3pm.

President Bola Tinubu is billed to be the Special Guest of Honour at the burial ceremony.

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