The Nigerian military has released the names and photos of suspected murderers of the 17 military personnel slain in the Okuama community of Delta State on 14 March. The military announced this in a circular posted on the official Facebook page of the Nigerian army on Thursday, 28 March. The Defence Headquarters has declared eight people wanted over the recent killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State. The military authority announced this in a circular posted on the official Facebook page of the Nigerian army on Thursday. It may be recalled that suspected residents of the Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State on Thursday, 14 March ambushed and murdered the Commanding Officer of 181 Army Amphibious Battalion, two majors, one captain, and 13 soldiers. The troops were ambushed and killed while responding to a distress call arising from a clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities in the South-southern state.
Consequently, those declared wanted for the heinous crime according to the Nigerian military circular include Ekpekpo Arthur, a professor, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (a.k.a Amagben), and Akata Malawa David. Other suspects are Igoli Ebi, the only female, Sinclear Oliki, Clement Ikolo Ogenerukeywe, and Reuben Baru. More on this development to unfold.
