In a fresh wave of violence, soldiers reportedly invaded Okuama, a community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, early Monday morning, firing indiscriminately. This comes just weeks after the arrest of several community leaders. Eyewitnesses told Vanguard that heavily armed soldiers arrived via gunboats and approached the town through the neighboring […]
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Okuama Community Leader, Others Arrested in Connection with Fatal Incidents
The President-General of Ewu Kingdom in Delta State, Professor Arthur Ekpekpo, has been arrested in Sapele by individuals reportedly dressed in military uniforms, The Nation has learned. Ekpekpo, a respected Professor of Solid State Physics at Delta State University, Abraka, and a member of several scientific associations, including the Nigeria Institute of Physics, the Nigeria […]
JUST IN: Military Receives Wanted Delta Monarch, Ogenerukeywe, from Police
The police have transferred a wanted traditional ruler, Clement Ikolo Ogenerukeywe, the king of Ewu Kingdom, Delta State, to the military authorities. Confirming the handover, Delta Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, stated the development. Ogenerukeywe voluntarily presented himself shortly after the Defence Headquarters declared him and seven others wanted on Thursday, as disclosed […]
JUST IN: DHQ Declares 8 Suspects Wanted for Killing Soldiers in Delta
In connection with the tragic killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State, the Defence Headquarters has announced the pursuit of eight individuals deemed responsible. At a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the military disclosed the identities of the wanted suspects: 1. Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur 2. Andaowei Dennis Bakriri 3. Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (known […]
Another Tragedy Strikes: Six Police Officers Killed in Delta Ambush
Delta State witnesses yet another devastating blow to the nation’s security apparatus with the tragic killing of six police officers in an ambush. Confirming the grim news, the Nigeria Police revealed that six other officers are still missing. This incident adds to the shock following the March 14th killing of 18 army officers and men […]
DHQ Releases Names, Ranks and Photos Of Soldiers Slain in Delta Attack
The Defence Headquarters, in a somber announcement, has released the names and photographs of the soldiers who tragically lost their lives in the Delta attack. Serving with the 181 Amphibious Battalion, these brave individuals were on a peace-keeping mission in Bomadi Local Government of Delta State when they were attacked. Here are their names and […]
Defence Ministers Express Deep Concern Over Killing of Military Personel in Delta
The recent tragic incident involving the loss of military operatives in Delta State has prompted a strong response from Defence Minister Muhammed Badaru and Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle. In a joint statement issued on Monday, the ministers denounced the violence that led to the death of operatives from the 181 Amphibious Battalion […]
BREAKING: Suspects Arrested in Connection with Brutal Killing of Soldiers in Delta
The Nigerian Army have apprehended suspects involved in the heinous attack that resulted in the deaths of 16 Nigerian army personnel in the Delta region. The arrests come as a breakthrough in the investigation into the brutal killing that shook the nation and raised concerns about security in the area. Reports indicate that the suspects […]
Delta Community Devastated Following Brutal Killing of Soldiers
The once tranquil Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State has been left in ruins after a tragic incident claimed the lives of sixteen soldiers. Speculation suggests that enraged soldiers may have retaliated following the loss of their comrades. Efforts to apprehend the perpetrators are underway, with soldiers under the command […]
DHQ Reports: Delta Communal Clash Claims lives of 3 Officers, 12 Soldiers
15 military personnel, including two Majors, a Captain, and 12 soldiers, lost their lives during a communal clash in Delta State, as announced by the Defence Headquarters. The tragic incident unfolded when the troops responded to a distress call during a clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State on Thursday. According to a […]