Okuama Killing: Ex-council chairperson files N2bn suit against Nigerian army

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Suspected residents of the Okuama Community, on 14 March, ambushed and murdered the commanding officer of 181 Army Amphibious Battalion, two majors, one captain and 13 soldiers.

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the commanding officer of 181 Army Amphibious Battalion, two majors, one captain and 13 soldiers, causing the Defence Headquarters Abuja to declare eight persons wanted over the incident. The matter was fixed for mention on Monday, but the case could not proceed due to the absence of Justice Nyako in court.Mr Okodeh’s lawyer, Mr Falana, and the respondents’ counsel, Mike Ebah, were in court.Mr Okodeh is also asking the court to restrain the army authorities from arresting him as he is a law-abiding citizen of Nigeria who had never had any criminal record.

 

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