Military begins manhunt as hoodlums kill army commander, 2 majors, captain, others In Delta

The Nigerian military says efforts are underway to arrest the hoodlums who reportedly killed 16 of its personnel attached to 181 Amphibious Batallion in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State.

The slained troops responded to a distress call with respect to a communal crisis between the Okuoma and Okoloba communities when they were rounded up by some community youth who were armed with weapons and later killed them.

The Director, Defence Information, Tukur Gusau, who confirmed the incident added that the reinforcement team led by the commanding officer was also attacked by the youth.

He stressed that the hoodlums killed the commanding officer, two Majors, one Captain and 12 Soldiers.

He said, “The troops of 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State while on peace mission to Okuoma Community 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.

“The Chief of Defence Staff, 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 in place to unravel the motive behind the attack.”