…Orders immediate arrest of culprits
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has ordered the immediate arrest of some community youths in Okuoma and Okoloba communities of Bomadi local government Area of Delta State following the killing of Commanding officer of a battalion, two Majors, one Captain and 12 Soldiers on Thursday ,March 14, 2024 in the area.
Troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State on peace mission to OkUOMA community in BOMADI LGA of Delta State were surrounded by some community youths and killed.
Brigadier General Tukur Gusau the Acting Director Defence Information,DDI, disclosed this on Saturday in a statement. He said “the unfortunate incident occurred when the troops responded to a distress call after the communal crisis between the Okuama and Okoloba communities 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.”
“The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa directed the immediate investigation and arrest of those involved in the heinous crime.
Brigadier General Gusau said that “so far, a few arrests have been made while steps in place to unravel the motive behind the attack.”
He said the occurrence has been reported to the Delta State Government adding that the military remains focused and committed to its mandate of maintaining peace and security in the country.