Crime/Social Justice
Communal clash: Youths ambush, kill 2 Army majors, 12 soldiers in Delta
Written By: Emmanuel Ikhenebome
16 Mar 2024 07:56 AM
Bomadi, Delta – The troops of 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State While on peace mission to OKUOMA community in BOMADI LGA of Delta State were surrounded by some community youths and killed on Thursday, 14 March, 2024.
The unfortunate incident occurred when the troops responded to a distress call after the communal crisis between the Okuama and Okoloba communities both in Delta State.
According to a statement by Brigadier-general Tukur Gusau, Acting director of Defence Information, the reinforcement team led by the Commanding officer was also attacked, leading to the death of the Commanding officer, two Majors, one Captain and 12 Soldiers.
Gusau stated that, the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has directed the immediate investigation and arrest of those involved in the heinous crime. The occurrence has been reported to the Delta State Govt.
He however maintained that the military remain focused and committed to its mandate of maintaining peace and security in the country, adding, a few arrests have been made while steps in place to unravel the motive behind the attack.
The unfortunate incident occurred when the troops responded to a distress call after the communal crisis between the Okuama and Okoloba communities both in Delta State.
According to a statement by Brigadier-general Tukur Gusau, Acting director of Defence Information, the reinforcement team led by the Commanding officer was also attacked, leading to the death of the Commanding officer, two Majors, one Captain and 12 Soldiers.
Gusau stated that, the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has directed the immediate investigation and arrest of those involved in the heinous crime. The occurrence has been reported to the Delta State Govt.
He however maintained that the military remain focused and committed to its mandate of maintaining peace and security in the country, adding, a few arrests have been made while steps in place to unravel the motive behind the attack.
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