Disturbed over the killing of 17 soldiers on peace mission in Okuama, Delta State the Nigeria military have vowed never to allow a repeat of such incident.
The slain soldiers were eventually laid to rest Tuesday, 27 March.
“We must never allow the incident that occurred in Delta State that led to the killing of 17 soldiers. The armed forces is a force for stability that employs both kinetic and non knowledge netic measures to achieve the desired end state,” Major General Edward Buba, Director Defence Media Operations, said while briefing the media on the operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria as at 28 March 2024.
According to him, “prior to the ugly incident, the military had constructed several civic projects in Delta State as a sign of good will. For instance, the construction of Multipurpose Hall and Borehole Projects in Patani LGA and Medical Outreach at Aladja Community in Udu LGA all in Delta State, among several others. Needless to mention, the elders and community leaders have an obligation to expose these wanted persons.
Nevertheless, troops would continue with their efforts until the culprits are found, arrested, tried, and brought to justice by Nigerian law. The banner of eight wanted persons involved with the killing including a woman is hereby released. Accordingly, it is necessary to state that citizens are our first line of intelligence and must rise to the occasion in honour of their nation.”