Following the heinous killing of 16 Soldiers in Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, troops of the Nigerian Army deployed to the community have continued razing more houses in the community.
This was disclosed by community source who claimed that the military are currently occupying Okuama and that several houses have been either razed or demolished.
It was reported that on Sunday, the Nigerian Army deployed armoured vehicles to Bomadi, headquarters of Bomadi council, over the killing of military personnel on peace and rescue mission in Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area.
“Military personnels and about three armoured vehicles were reportedly seen zooming across the Bomadi bridge late, on Sunday probably towards the riverine communities.” the source said.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has ordered the military high command to fish out those who killed the military officers.
Similarly, Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 elections,also condemned the killing of army officers and soldiers in Delta State, describing it as barbaric and unacceptable.