Horror: 16 Soldiers on rescue mission killed in Delta Community

The Nigeria Army on Saturday in a press release said Sixteen soldiers including four senior officers and fourteen junior personnel on rescue mission were ambushed and killed by youths of Okuama community in Ughelli South Area of Delta State.

This was contained in a statement by Brigadier General, Tukut Gusua, 
Acting Director, Defence Information.

According to him, "The troops of 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State While on 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. 

"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 has 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 in place to unravel the motive behind the attack. Additional details later." He said 

As at press time, a security source said over 14 mutiliated corpses of the dead soldiers have been recovered in Bomadi.

The incident has led to heavy deployment of soldiers in the area.