Akpabio suggests killers of soldiers in Delta may be mercenaries

Akpabio suggests killers of soldiers in Delta may be mercenaries

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has suggested that the killers of 16 soldiers in Delta State may be mercenaries.

On Thursday, 14 March 2024, troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, while on a peace mission to Okuoma community in Bomadi LGA of Delta State, were allegedly attacked by community youths who killed 16 soldiers.

According to reports, the incident happened when the troops responded to a distress call over a communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities.

The reinforcement team led by the Commanding Officer was also attacked, which led to the death of the Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain, and 12 Soldiers.

Speaking on Tuesday during a debate on two merged motions, Akpabio said he does not believe that the culprits are from Niger Delta, because of the respect people from the region give men and women in uniform.

“We are not at war, even in the field of war to…
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