The Defence headquarters has comfirmed an ambushed on its formation in Delta State, where major casulties recorded.
The military said a Commanding officer, two Majors, one Captain and 12 Soldiers of the Nigerian army were killed by armed youths of Okuoma community in Bomadi Local Government of Delta State.
Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, Acting Director, Defence Information who confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday, said the military men were killed in Thursday, March 14.
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He said the slain military personnel were on a peace mission to Okuoma community when they were ambushed and killed by the armed youths.
According to the military, all the victims were from the 181 Amphibiousa Battalion.
The statement said “ the officers and men were on peace mission to OKUOMA community in BOMADI LGA of Delta State only to be 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 of the Commanding officer, two Majors, one Captain and 12 Soldiers”.
The state said the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has directed the immediate investigation and arrest of those involved in the heinous crime.
The defense spokesman however insisted that 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.”
