Delta Community Razed After Killing Of Soldiers

NEWSDAILYNIGERIA The Delta community where several soldiers were killed on Thursday has been allegedly razed.

Recall that the troops were deployed to restore order between two warring communities: Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State.

Channels Television reports that the Okuama coastal community where the killing of the soldiers took place was razed Sunday morning.

The station further reported that residents have fled to the neighbouring Ughelli community for fear of reprisals by soldier, so it’s however not clear those who razed the community and number of casualties.

However, earlier. in a statement, on Saturday, Tukur Gusau, a brigadier general and spokesperson of the Nigerian military, had said the military would investigate and bring the culprits to book.Delta community where 16 soldiers were killed on Thursday has been razed.

But did not indicate that the military would conduct reprisals on the community as was done during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration (1999-2007) when the military destroyed communities in Odi and Zaki Biam for killing soldiers.

There is no indication as of the time of this report that soldiers were responsible for the burning of the Okuama community, Premium Times further reports.

In his Saturday statement, Mr Gusau said some suspects had been arrested.

“The military, however, remains focused and committed to its mandate of maintaining peace and security in the country.

“So far, a few arrests have been made while steps have been taken to unravel the motive behind the attack,’’ he said

Sources: Channels/ Premiumtimes.