Delta Community Youths Behead Nigerian Army Commander, Two Majors, Captain, 12 Soldiers

THE Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has ordered the immediate investigation and arrest of those involved in the killing of a Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain and 12 soldiers of 181 Amphibious Battalion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State.

Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Information at the Defence Headquarters, says sixteen Nigerian soldiers on a peace mission, were surrounded by youths and killed on Thursday, in Okuoma Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State.

A situation report by Army Headquarters read that: “The troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State while on peace mission to Okuoma Community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State were 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 Okuoma and Okoloba communities, both in Delta State.

“The reinforcement team led by the Commanding Officer was also attacked, leading to the death of the Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain and 12 Soldiers”.

Meanwhile, 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”, the statement signed by Brigadier General Gusau read in part.