The General Officer
Commanding the Military TaskForce, Operation Pulo Shield in the Niger Delta has said that the family members of soldiers who died in active service may be compensated.
General Emmanuel Atewe gave the hint during the inauguration of building for soldiers at 343 Artillery Regiments, Elele, Rivers State.
The GOC, who observed a minute’s silence with top military officers and soldiers present on the occasion, remarked that the JTF had concluded plans to visit the families of the deceased soldiers.
“We have concluded plans to visit the bereaved families of our soldiers that were killed a few months ago during operations,” he said.
More than six soldiers attached to the security outfit were idled in an ambush mounted by pirates in Bayelsa State between November and December 2014.
On the renovated building, Atewe advised the beneficiaries to keep it clean so that they would not incur the wrath of the authorities, hinting the possibilities of building and renovating more houses in future.
He also advised those who had the ability to farm to make use of the large expanse of land at the back of the building to carry out farming activities.
He commended the 2 Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Idowu Uzamere, for his diligence and quick completion of the project.
“This is the second time I am coming to commission projects. I commend you and request the young officers to emulate our exemplary leadership. I am happy the building is standing. To those who worked with the commander to bring down the cost of the renovation, God will reward all of you,” he said.
Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of all Nigeria Anglican Communion, His Grace, Most Rev. Nicholas D. Okoli (left) with Prelate and Moderator, General Assembly of Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Most Rev. Emele Mba Urah, during the inaugural meeting of the Spiritual Advisory Council, National Heads of Churches,in Port Harcourt, recently. Photo: Egberi A. Sampson
