Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, recently met with President Tinubu in Abuja to discuss the tragic incident that resulted in the killing of 16 soldiers in Okuoma community, Ughelli South council area of the state last week.
In a press conference at the State House after his meeting with President Tinubu, Governor Oborevwori said that the situation was under control and that the people who killed the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army would be found and brought to justice
The governor, who also assured that there would be no more of such attacks in the area, further assured that the government would ensure that the innocent do not suffer for the offence committed by criminal elements.
The governor declined casualty figures, saying that being a security issue there are certain things he cannot say in the public.
He said that he met with the security heads in Bomadi on Monday but has been unable to meet with the community involved because the place of the incident is completely deserted.
Recall irate youths last Thursday murdered a lieutenant colonel, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers in Okuoma, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, on Thursday.
The deceased officers and soldiers were of 181 Amphibious Batallion in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta.
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, had directed the immediate investigation and arrest of those involved in the heinous crime.
Fearing military retaliation, Okuama community members fled to nearby Ughelli a few days after receiving the order.
Although some homes in Okuama and a nearby Bayelsa hamlet were set on fire, the army’s leadership has denied any involvement in the arson
In a statement on Monday, the Nigerian Army unveiled the identities of the fallen heroes.
They include: AH Ali Lieutenant Colonel (Commanding officer, 181 Amphibious Battalion); SD Shafa Major; DE Obi Major; U. Zakari Captain; Yahaya Saidu Staff Sergeant; Yahaya Danbaba Corporal; Kabiru Bashir Corporal; Bulus Haruna Lance Corporal;
Others are Sole Opeyemi Lance Corporal; Bello Anas Lance Corporal; Hamman Peter Lance Corporal; Ibrahim Abdullahi Lance Corporal; Alhaji Isah Private; Clement Francis Private; Abubakar Ali Private; Ibrahim Adamu Private; and Adamu Ibrahim Private
