21 days after the Commanding Officer of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, two majors, one captain, and 13 soldiers were killed at Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, the residents of the community have continued living in the forest as the Army hunt the killers....For More CONTINUE THE FULL READING▶▶
Vanguard’s reports say Okuama residents have been told it is not time to return home.
The publication on Saturday shared exclusive photos showing Okuama residents suffering in the forest they fled into.
It was gathered that some of them, especially the children are dying of starvation. They are also battling with snake bites and cold.
Recall the Chief of Defense Staff, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday, made more revelations about the carnage in Okuama community where the 17 soldiers were killed and their body parts dismembered..
The CDS, who spoke about the aftermath of the incident and the continuous military action in Okuama, revealed that Okuama residents are ritualists, suspecting that the body parts of the slain soldiers were dismembered for ritual purposes.
Most worrisome, he revealed that ever since the incident, there has been an increase in human sacrifices in Okuama community.
The CDS also spoke about the wanted Paramount ruler of Ewu kingdom who submitted himself to the police, saying he is safe and that investigation is ongoing.
Last week, Reuben Baru, the young man from Okuama community in Ughelli South LGA of Delta State, identified with the Tiktok handle @user3000995658479, had confessed to the killing of soldiers.
In a recent video- post after he was declared wanted on Thursday, March 28, the suspect who switched his social media accounts to private, said he is not remorseful for his crime.
He further admitted to the killing of the soldiers in the faceless video, saying that he knows it is wrong, but he and others had to protect their land.
