Nigeria Soldiers' Deaths in Delta State Prompt Urgent Investigation by Defence Authorities

In the early hours of Saturday, soldiers from the joint task force, led by Major General Jamal Abdussalam, discovered fourteen lifeless bodies of soldiers in Okuama community, Delta State, under harrowing circumstances. Some of the recovered corpses showed signs of extreme violence, with reports indicating beheadings and the removal of stomachs and hearts.

Tragically, the bodies of the commanding officer and two majors were found floating near the NDDC jetty in the coastal area, while others were discovered on land. The community, particularly in Bomadi and Ughelli South local government areas, was placed under tight security by operatives of the 6 Division Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, in conjunction with the 63 Brigade in Asaba, the capital of Delta State.

The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has swiftly ordered an investigation into the heinous killing of the four senior officers and twelve soldiers. This shocking incident has sent shockwaves through the military community and beyond, raising concerns about the safety and security of soldiers deployed in conflict zones. As authorities work to unravel the circumstances surrounding this tragic event, questions loom about the motives behind the attack and the measures needed to prevent such atrocities in the future.