Probe Killing Of Four Senior Officers, 12 Soldiers In Delta State, CDS Orders

General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has directed a probe into the killing of four senior officers and 12 soldiers in Delta State, Nigeria.

It would be recalled that the killed military personnel had responded to a distress call after the communal crisis between the Okuama and Okoloba communities, both in Delta State, before they were killed on Thursday, March 14.

The Acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, March 16, 2024, explained that the victims were surrounded by some community youths when troops of the 181 Amphibious Battalion were on a peace mission in the Bomadi Local Government Area of the state.

According to the statement, “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 deaths of the commanding officer, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers.”

Brigadier General Tukur Gusau revealed that the incident has been reported to the Delta State Government, adding that the CDS has also directed that the culprits be unmasked.

“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 occurrence has been reported to the Delta State Government.

“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 are in place to unravel the motive behind the attack,” the statement added.

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