Soldiers killing: No one left in community, says governor

There is no one left in Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State where Army officers and men were killed,The governor said he received an update from the military, and that the the situation was under control.

Immediate past Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, called for an independent investigative panel to unearth the true nature of the incident. “We’ve only gotten full briefing from the Army and we’re on it because this week the traditional council is going to meet and discuss.The governor said a security meeting was held on Monday with the heads of security agencies in attendance.

“The two communities have been having issues for years. On February 7, they were invited by the state government. It urged the committees to liaise with the military authorities and agencies already investigating the incident.It called for recruitment and training of more police personnel to relieve the military of policing duties.The upper chamber urged the Federal Government to ensure that those “responsible for the heinous crime were identified, apprehended and brought to face the full consequences of their action through a fair and transparent legal process.

He said: “I do not believe that these people are from Niger Delta. We respect men and women in uniform. “We condemn this dastardly act. It portends danger for the entire society. Every single culprit involved must be brought out to face the full wrath of the law.Former Senator President Senator Ahmad Lawan said the military needed support at all times.

Waive, however, pleaded with the military to observe international protocol and halt the burning of the community so that innocent persons taking refuge in the bush could return home.“Many people in the community are currently taking refuge in the bush.“I believe that efforts should be intensified to fish out those responsible for this act.

“We call on the government of Delta State to set up an independent truth commission to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the Okuama/Okoloba crisis and or causes of the frequent disagreements between the Urhobo and the Ijaw communities/neighbours on the Forcados River for a permanent solution,” they said.Diri warned against drawing hasty conclusions on the killings.

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