The Okuoma community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State where sixteen soldiers were killed has been razed.

It was gathered that the community was set ablaze by angry soldiers over the killing of their colleagues by some members of the community.

The Star had reported that a Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain, and 12 soldiers were killed during a communal clash in the community.

The military personnel met their deaths while responding to a distress call during a clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

Delta youths kill Commanding Officer, 2 Majors, 1 Captain, 12 soldiers

The Director of Defence Information, Defence Headquarters, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, in a statement on Saturday, March 16, said the community youths attacked the soldiers while the troops were on a peace mission to the area in Delta State.

The residents of the coastal community, it was further gathered, later fled to neighbouring Ughelli for fear of reprisal by the soldiers who have been patrolling the creeks.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has ordered an investigation and arrest of those responsible for the killing of the 16 soldiers.

“So far, a few arrests have been made while steps in place to unravel the motive behind the attack. Additional details later,” Gusua added.

The Star