The slain military personnel in Okuama, a community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, will be conferred with national honours.

President Bola Tinubu disclosed this at the breaking of the Ramadan fast in Abuja with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the leadership of the House.

President Tinubu said while oversight is essential for maintaining transparency and accountability in governance, excessive summoning of officials can disrupt operations and hinder service delivery to citizens.

Addressing the gathering, he commiserated with the military and the families of the deceased, assuring that the dead victims would also get what he described as a befitting burial.

He, therefore, urged lawmakers to show discretion in the exercise of their oversight functions.

Tinubu expressed confidence in the ability of the National Assembly to uphold good governance, lauding the existing cordial relationship between the executive and the legislature.

According to Tinubu, the harmonious working relationship had resulted in the expeditious passage of several bills to improve the welfare of Nigerians.

The President also urged the legislators not to forget their constituencies and to take advantage of the holy month of Ramadan to show compassion and support the less privileged in society.

Worried by possible fear of reprisal by the military, coupled with the mounting tension since the gruesome killing, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on the same day met President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Oborevwori says military authorities have assured him of the safety of residents of the community.

President Tinubu who earlier condemned the killing, said the perpetrators, whom he described as “cowardly” must not go unpunished.