It was learnt that the incident happened on April 22, when a trigger-happy soldier, identified simply as Gideon, allegedly fired random shots while celebrating his birthday at a relaxation centre.The group’s chairman, Farmasum Fuddang, in a statement, condemned the perpetrators’ desperate attempt to conceal the crime by falsely labeling the innocent passer-by and residents, who tried to save his life by transporting him to the hospital, as militants.
“We also demand the immediate release of all those arrested by soldiers in Marish both on April 22 and the previous days.“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased, and we stand in solidarity with the community in seeking justice for this tragic loss,” the group said.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities. Your username will be shown to the moderator, so you should only flag this comment for one of the reasons listed above.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, inaugurated the Internally Displaced Persons Management Committee for displaced people of Okuama Community, in Ughelli South Local Council, charging them to carefully plan the resettlement and rehabilitation of the innocent citizens of the community.
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