28 March, 2024
The Nigerian military has declared eight people wanted in connection with the killing of 12 soldiers In Okuama, Delta state,
The military released the list on Thursday at a briefing in Abuja.
Those declared wanted are Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (a.k.a Amagben), Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki, Clement Ikolo Ogenerukeywe, Reuben Baru and Igoli Ebi.
According to an Army Spokesman, the troops were on a mission to halt clashes between two communities in Delta.
The Acting Director of Defence information , Brigadier General Tukur Gusau in a statement said the troops deployed in the Bomadi region “were surrounded by same community youths and killed on Thursday, March 14
“The reinforcement team was also attacked leading to the death of the Commanding officer, two majors, one captain and 12 soldiers said Gusau,
The Soldiers has responded to a distress call following trouble between the two communities, Okoloba and Okuama
The two communities have repeatedly clashed recently over land ownership leaving several dead
The statement noted that a few arrest has been made while plans on ground to unravel the motive behind the attack. guardian
