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Nigeria army accuse okuama community of orchestrating attack on soldiers
The Nigerian Army is right to take a strong stance against this communal orchestrated attack and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. It is crucial that the rule of law is upheld, and such heinous acts are not allowed to go unpunished.
On March 18, 2024, the Nigerian Army released a statement accusing the Okuama community in Delta State of planning and carrying out a deadly attack on military personnel. At least 15 soldiers were killed during a communal clash over a land dispute in Bomadi and Okuoma communities.
The Army claims that instead of cooperating with authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice, the community has resorted to propaganda and spreading false information. This, according to the Army, is a clear indication that the attack was premeditated and communally orchestrated.
The Army has vowed to bring those responsible to book and has assured law-abiding citizens that there will be no reprisal attacks in the community. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Toareed Lagbaja, has directed that all culprits must be apprehended and held accountable for their actions.
The incident has sparked outrage and concern, with many calling for justice for the slain soldiers and a peaceful resolution to the communal conflict.”
It is deplorable and unacceptable that the Okuama community would resort to violence and killing of military personnel who were on a peaceful mission to resolve a communal clash. The fact that they are now resorting to propaganda and spreading false information only serves to further condemn their actions.
The Nigerian Army is right to take a strong stance against this communal orchestrated attack and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. It is crucial that the rule of law is upheld, and such heinous acts are not allowed to go unpunished.
Furthermore, it is essential to address the underlying issues that led to the communal clash in the first place. The government and community leaders must work together to resolve these disputes peacefully and ensure that such violence is not repeated.
the killing of soldiers in Delta State is a tragic and reprehensible act, and justice must be served. It is also a wake-up call to address the root causes of communal conflicts and work towards sustainable peace and stability in the region.
Emmanuel Daniel from Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Bauchi State . And can be reach via donjay411@gmail.com.
