Categories: NEWS

Okuama: We Have Recovered Some Arms Of Killed Soldiers, Traditional Ruler Being Questioned – Army

The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs of the Nigerian Army, Major General Nosakhare Ugbo, has said some arms and ammunition of the 17 soldiers killed in Okuama community in Oghelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have been recovered.

On March 14, some youths of Okuama community killed 17 soldiers on a peacekeeping mission.

But Ugbo said the search to recover all the ammunition of the murdered soldiers and arrest the suspects was still on.

READ ALSO: “Nigeria Capable Of Producing Vaccines” – President Tinubu Boasts To Gavi Executives

He spoke during the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation Media Chat in Asaba, Delta State capital yesterday.

He said: “Arrests will be continually made; this is an issue under investigation, but l am telling you that our equipment, our arms and ammunition, we are still searching for them. We have got some, we have not got others, the search is continuing.”

Ugbo assured that the detained Ovie of Ewu Kingdom, HRM Clement Ikolo, is still under investigation.

Sponsored

Questions had been raised over the safety of the traditional ruler who turned him in to the Army instead of the police.

However, Ugbo assured of Ikolo’s safety.

He added: “The traditional ruler, l believe, is safe. They are still questioning him; he is still under investigation.

“Every other issue around Okuama is still under investigation and l assure you that at the end of the investigation, whatever will unfold will be brought to the fore.

“Everyone will be informed on the outcome of the investigation.”

SPONSORED
Nobert Okechukwu

Recent Posts

Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Not Responsible For Hunger, Stampede — FG

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has warned politicians against linking stampedes…

5 hours ago

Ohafia Community In Mourning As Trailer Crushes Many Christmas Travelers To Death (Photos, Video)

Ohafia, Abia State, was plunged into mourning on Sunday following a tragic accident involving a…

5 hours ago

After 25 Years, Democracy Yet To Meet Citizen’s Expectations — Bugaje

An Islamic scholar and political activist, Dr. Usman Bugaje, has highlighted the inability of the…

11 hours ago

Tinubu’s 2025 Budget Full Of Unrealistic Expectations, Says SDP’s Adebayo

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Prince…

13 hours ago

VP Shettima Saddened Over Stampedes That Killed Dozens Of People, Says It’s National Tragedy

Vice President Kashim Shettima has mourned the victims of the recent tragic stampedes that claimed…

13 hours ago

Yuletide: NACA Urges Nigerians To prioritize Their Health, Know Their HIV Status

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS has advised Nigerians to prioritize their health…

15 hours ago