Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, Wednesday, said the former National Security Adviser, late Gen Andrew Azazi, will be given a befitting state burial.

According to him, “the decision of the Bayelsa State Government to accord Azazi, a state burial was in recognition of his enviable record of service to the state and country.”

In a statement by Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson, Dickson said, “In view of the late General Azazi ‘s illustrious military career and his remarkable contributions to Bayelsa State and Nigeria as a whole, his remains would be laid to rest at the Ijaw National Heroes Park in Yenagoa, the state capital. This is to demonstrate our respect and high regard for General Azazi as a true hero of Ijaw nation.”

The burial arrangement would kick off December 28, with service of songs at the Peace Park in Yenagoa, commendation service holds the next day , December 29, with internment and state reception for guest/dignitaries.

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R.I.P Soldier,R.I.P