The Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Musa has ordered investigation and arrest of those involved in the heinous crime of gruesome killings of troops of 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State by some community youths on Thursday, 14 March, 2024 during a peace mission to OKUOMA community in Bomadi LGA of Delta State.
The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. General Tukur Gusau in a statement made available to the press on Saturday, said though the occurrence has been reported to the Delta State Govt, the unfortunate incident occurred when the troops responded to a distress call after the communal crisis between the Okuama and Okoloba communities both in Delta State.
According to the statement, reinforcement team led by the Commanding officer were also attacked, leading to the death of the Commanding officer, two Majors, one Captain and 12 Soldiers.
General Gusau said the military 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 are in place to unravel the motive behind the attack.
