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Brigadier General, Tukur Gusau has explained how military personnel were attacked during a peace mission in miDelta.
This was released in a press statement via the @DefenceInfoNG X handle on Saturday, 16th March, 2024.
Tukur said that the soldiers from the 181 Amphibious Battalion went to OkUOMA community in Bomadi Local Government Area, Delta State, to help keep peace.
However, things turned bad when some young people from the community surrounded them and killed them on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
This happened during a fight between the Okuama and Okoloba communities nearby.
Even when more soldiers came to help, they were also attacked. The leader of the soldiers, called the Commanding Officer, and others like two Majors, a Captain, and twelve soldiers were killed too.
Reacting swiftly to the harrowing incident, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), wasted no time in issuing directives for an immediate investigation and apprehension of those responsible for the grievous crime.
The Delta State Government was promptly informed of the appalling occurrence, underscoring the gravity of the situation.
Despite the heart-wrenching setback, the military stands resolute in its unwavering commitment to upholding peace and security across the nation.
While initial arrests have been made, efforts are underway to untangle the motives behind this brazen attack.
Additional updates on the investigation are expected to follow as the authorities diligently pursue justice for the fallen soldiers and their families.
DHQ orders immediate arrest of youths who killed 16 soldiers in Delta
Meanwhile, The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has ordered the arrest of some youths in Delta over the killing of a Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain and 12 Soldiers.
The Acting Director Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau said the troops were attacked by some community youths and killed on Thursday, 14 March, 2024.
Gusau in a statement released to newsmen on Saturday said the troops of 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi local government area of Delta State responded to a distress call after the communal crisis between the Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State.
His words, “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.
“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,” he said.
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa in response, has directed the immediate investigation and arrest of those involved in the heinous crime.
Meanwhile, the statement added that the ugly occurrence has been reported to the Delta State Government for further action.
He however reiterated that 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,” he said.
