The pan Igbo socio-political organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has condemned in totality the killing of 17 soldiers from the 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army in Delta State who were on a peace mission to Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area.
In a statement on Tuesday titled: Ohanaeze Ndigbo's unleashed wrath: A stern…
The statement read, “The Okuama Massacre, a tragic chapter stained in blood, has left us in a state of deep mourning, profound sorrow, and unrelenting anger. The callous and heinous act that claimed the lives of 17 soldiers from the 181 Amphibious Battalion in Delta State is a bitter reminder of the treachery that lurks among us.
“We extend our sympathies to the grieving families, particularly mourning the loss of the brave Igbo officer, Major DE Obi, and his comrades who sacrificed their lives in service. As a nation, we must unite in resolute condemnation of this grievous loss, paying homage to Major DE Obi and his courageous companions.
To that extent, it called on the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party , Labour Party , and New Nigeria Peoples Party in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso, respectively, to join hands with the Tinubu-led administration to find solutions to the challenges confronting the nation.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has suggested that the killers of 16 soldiers in Delta State may be mercenaries. On Thursday, 14 March 2024, troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, while on a peace mission to Okuoma community in Bomadi LGA of Delta State, were allegedly attacked by community youths who killed 16 soldiers. According to reports,…
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