Warring communities ambush Nigerian army troops, kill commanding officer, two majors,13 other soldiers

A commanding officer, two majors, one captain and 12 soldiers of the 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army have been killed by residents warring communities while on a peace mission to Okuoma community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State.

Penpushing reports that the Acting Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau made this known on Saturday, adding that the sad incident occurred on Thursday, when the troops were ambushed

The Brigadier General explained that the military personnel responded to a distress call arising from a clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta, adding that the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, had directed immediate investigation and arrest of those involved in the heinous crime.

Penpushing further reports that Gusau disclosed that the incident had been reported to the Delta State Government, adding that a few arrests have been made while steps have been taken to unravel the motive behind the attack,’’

“The military, however, 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 have been taken to unravel the motive behind the attack,’’ he said

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