The remains of 17 soldiers killed in Okuama community in Ughelli North local government area of Delta state will be buried at the National Cemetery, Abuja today March 27.

In a statement released by the Nigerian Army said the funeral will be held at 3pm.

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

The soldiers were killed during a communal clash over a land dispute in Bomadi and Okuoma communities in the state.