Information reaching Becksblog.com.ng, that a group of youths fatally injure an Army Captain, two Majors, and 12 Soldiers during a clash in a Delta community.
Tukur Gusau, the Director of Information at the Defence Headquarters, reports that sixteen Nigerian soldiers on a peace mission were encircled by young individuals and fatally attacked on Thursday, March 14, in Okuoma, Bomadi LGA of Delta State.
In a statement released on Saturday, March 16, Gusau stated:
“The troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, while on a 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,” he said.
“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 further mentioned that several suspects have been apprehended in connection with the incident, and Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, has ordered an immediate inquiry.
Additionally, he noted that the incident has been officially reported to the Delta State government.
The statement reads:
“CDS has directed the immediate investigation and arrest of those involved in the heinous crime. The occurrence has been reported to the Delta State Govt”.
“However, the military remains focused and committed to its mandate of maintaining peace and security in the country.
“So far, a few arrests have been made while steps are in place to unravel the motive behind the attack. Additional details later.”
Conflicts between military forces and unsettled communities are prevalent in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta region.
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