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  1. UPU and Urhobo Kings Rally Support for Displaced Okuama Residents

    Nigeria UPU and Urhobo Kings Rally Support for Displaced Okuama Residents

    Urhobo kings and UPU leaders visited the demolished Okuama community, providing relief materials and calling for immediate resettlement. They urged the Federal Government to assist in rebuilding efforts. The visit highlighted the need for unity and support for the displaced residents now living...
  2. Okuama Unrest: Violence Resurfaces After Soldiers Exit, Leaving One Dead

    Nigeria Okuama Unrest: Violence Resurfaces After Soldiers Exit, Leaving One Dead

    After soldiers withdrew from Okuama, violence quickly returned, with one dead and three critically injured. Residents, eager to reclaim their ruined homes, faced reprisal attacks, shattering hopes for peace. The abrupt departure of military forces leaves the community vulnerable, reigniting...
  3. Okuama Community: Nigerians Saddened by Video Revealing Complete Devastation Following Army Operations

    Nigeria Okuama Community: Nigerians Saddened by Video Revealing Complete Devastation Following Army Operations

    In a devastating turn of events, a community known as Okuama has been left in ruins following military operations, sparking outrage and sorrow among Nigerians. The aftermath of the operation was captured in a video, revealing the destruction inflicted upon the community. The tragic incident...
  4. Controversy Surrounds Army's Decision to Release Delta Monarch Linked to Okuama Killings

    Nigeria Controversy Surrounds Army's Decision to Release Delta Monarch Linked to Okuama Killings

    The Army's decision to release Clement Ikolo, a traditional ruler in Delta State, who was arrested in connection with the murder of 17 officers in the Okuama community, has sparked widespread debate and controversy. Ikolo's release, announced by Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public...
  5. FIJ Investigation Reveals Complex Network in Okuama Tragedy: Nigerians React to Revelations

    Nigeria FIJ Investigation Reveals Complex Network in Okuama Tragedy: Nigerians React to Revelations

    In a comprehensive investigation conducted by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), a nuanced picture emerges of the events leading to the tragic killing of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community of Ughelli South LGA in Delta State. The probe unveils a complex web of tensions between...
  6. Tensions Rise in Delta as Army Raids Another Community, Detains 10, Destroys Homes

    Nigeria Tensions Rise in Delta as Army Raids Another Community, Detains 10, Destroys Homes

    In a disturbing turn of events, troops of the Nigerian Army engaged in a cordon-and-search operation following the March 14 killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama, Delta State, have reportedly launched another incursion. This time, their operation targeted the community of Olota, where they...
  7. Okuama Community: Nigerians Divided as Police Hand Over Wanted Monarch to Military

    Nigeria Okuama Community: Nigerians Divided as Police Hand Over Wanted Monarch to Military

    The Delta State Police Command has handed over the self-proclaimed "King of Ewu," Clement Ikolo, to the military following his voluntary surrender. This development, confirmed by the Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, comes amidst heightened tensions and widespread speculation surrounding...
  8. Delta Monarch Surrenders to Police Amid Allegations of Soldier Killings

    Nigeria Delta Monarch Surrenders to Police Amid Allegations of Soldier Killings

    In response to allegations linking him to the murder of 17 military personnel in Okuama, the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Clement Oghenerukevwe Ikolo, Urhukpe 1, surrendered himself to the Delta State Police Command. The monarch, one of eight individuals declared wanted by the...
  9. Nigerian Army Declares Eight Wanted in Connection with Okuama Officers' Killing

    Nigeria Nigerian Army Declares Eight Wanted in Connection with Okuama Officers' Killing

    Following the tragic killing of seventeen Nigerian Army officers in the Okuama community of Delta State on March 14, the Nigerian Army has taken decisive action. They have declared eight individuals, comprising seven men and a woman, wanted in connection with the heinous attack. The Military...
  10. Nigerians Commend President Tinubu for National Honors Awarded to Fallen Soldiers, Scholarships for Their Children

    Nigeria Nigerians Commend President Tinubu for National Honors Awarded to Fallen Soldiers, Scholarships for Their Children

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu paid tribute to the 17 officers and soldiers who tragically lost their lives in Delta State two weeks prior. Standing amidst the somber rows of graves, Tinubu, with solemn dignity, individually acknowledged the sacrifice of each fallen hero, announcing posthumous...
  11. Okuama Community Tragedy: Mixed Reactions Trail Bayo Onanuga's Announcement on  On Tinubu's Presence At Burial of Soldiers

    Nigeria Okuama Community Tragedy: Mixed Reactions Trail Bayo Onanuga's Announcement on On Tinubu's Presence At Burial of Soldiers

    In response to Bayo Onanuga's statement announcing Tinubu's attendance at the burial of the slain soldiers from the Okuama community tragedy, Nigerians have expressed diverse opinions. Some Twitter users hailed the decision, viewing it as a positive step towards honoring the fallen heroes. One...
  12. Nation Mourns: Funeral Rites Held for Slain Military Heroes from Delta Tragedy

    Nigeria Nation Mourns: Funeral Rites Held for Slain Military Heroes from Delta Tragedy

    The solemn atmosphere at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja was palpable as the bodies of 17 gallant military personnel, tragically slain in the line of duty, arrived for burial. These brave souls had met their untimely demise on March 14, 2024, in the Okuama village of the Ughelli South...
  13. President Tinubu to Attend Burial Ceremony of 17 Soldiers Killed in Delta State

    Nigeria President Tinubu to Attend Burial Ceremony of 17 Soldiers Killed in Delta State

    The Nigerian Army has announced the scheduled burial date for the 17 soldiers who tragically lost their lives during a peacekeeping mission in the Okuama community of Delta State. According to a statement released on Tuesday, the solemn ceremony is set to take place on Wednesday, March 27...
  14. Nigerians Criticize Military Silence on Yobe Attack Amidst Delta State Comparisons

    Nigeria Nigerians Criticize Military Silence on Yobe Attack Amidst Delta State Comparisons

    Suspected terrorists attacked a military base in Gujba, Yobe State, killing a soldier and torching a patrol vehicle, confirmed by Yobe State Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim. The attack occurred around midnight, with residents fleeing to nearby bushes for safety. The...
  15. Military Siege in Delta State Sparks Humanitarian Concerns

    Nigeria Military Siege in Delta State Sparks Humanitarian Concerns

    The incident described in the story occurred in Nigeria's Delta State, where tensions escalated following the killing of 17 soldiers by unknown assailants. This led to a military operation in the area, causing displacement and humanitarian concerns among the affected communities. The situation...
  16. Social Media Sparks Controversy: Okuama Community Tragedy Highlights Disparity in Nigeria's Response to Boko Haram Terrorism

    Nigeria Social Media Sparks Controversy: Okuama Community Tragedy Highlights Disparity in Nigeria's Response to Boko Haram Terrorism

    Amidst growing concerns over Nigeria's approach to security and governance, a Twitter user has voiced strong criticism regarding remarks attributed to a Nigerian Army General Officer Commanding (GOC). The user expressed outrage over the suggestion that a repentant Boko Haram terrorist could...
  17. Akpabio Raises Alarm: Mercenaries Potentially Behind Tragic Deaths of 15 Soldiers in Delta

    Nigeria Akpabio Raises Alarm: Mercenaries Potentially Behind Tragic Deaths of 15 Soldiers in Delta

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio suggested on Tuesday that the perpetrators behind the killing of 15 soldiers in Delta State might be mercenaries, emphasizing Nigeria's absence from war and casting doubt on their origin during a Senate debate. The attack occurred on March 14 when armed...
  18. Okuama Community: Eyewitnesses Detail Alleged Brutal Reprisal by Soldiers in Delta State

    Nigeria Okuama Community: Eyewitnesses Detail Alleged Brutal Reprisal by Soldiers in Delta State

    In the aftermath of the tragic incident in Okuama community, where 16 military personnel lost their lives, residents have come forward with harrowing testimonies detailing the alleged reprisal carried out by soldiers. According to reports, the troops, deployed on a peace mission following...
  19. [FULL LIST] Defence HQ Releases Identities of Soldiers Slain in Okuama, Delta State

    Nigeria [FULL LIST] Defence HQ Releases Identities of Soldiers Slain in Okuama, Delta State

    The Defence Headquarters has unveiled the identities of the 17 military personnel who tragically lost their lives in the recent attack in Delta State. Among the fallen heroes were the Commanding Officer of 181 Amphibious Battalion, two majors, one captain, and 12 other members of the battalion...
  20. OKUAMA COMMUNITY CRISIS: Nigeria Press Release Accuses The Community of Resorting to Propaganda

    Nigeria OKUAMA COMMUNITY CRISIS: Nigeria Press Release Accuses The Community of Resorting to Propaganda

    The tragic killing of troops from the 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army during a peace mission following a communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba Communities in Delta State is deeply lamentable and must be unequivocally condemned. The soldiers, committed to maintaining peace and...
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