The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has advised all those declared wanted in connection with the killing of military personnel in Okuama to surrender themselves
Speaking on a television programme, he commended the traditional ruler of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Delta State, His Royal Majesty Clement Ikolo, for turning himself in after being declared wanted by the military in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers in the Okuama community of the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.
On March 14, 2024, the officers and soldiers of the 181 Amphibious Battalion were ambushed and killed by some hoodlum during a peacekeeping mission in the Okuama community.
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The 17 military personnel, including four officers and 13 soldiers, were murdered during the mission.
Okuama and Okoloba communities have been embroiled in a lingering land dispute since 2023.
Last week, the military declared eight persons, including the monarch wanted in connection with the killing.
The police in Delta State said last week that the monarch turned himself in shortly after being declared wanted, adding that he was subsequently handed over to the military.
Commending the decision of the monarch, the CDS said, “I’m happy with the traditional ruler who submitted himself, which is the best thing. I wish all those other ones that were in the pictures would also equally do the same.”
Giving an insight into how the hoodlums were able to overpower and kill the 17 military men, including the Commanding Officer, the CDS said the soldiers went to the community unharmed because their aim was dialogue.
He said the hoodlums, however, took advantage of that to eliminate the military personnel.
Okuama 17: Turn Yourselves In Like Okuama Monarch, CDS Advises Suspected Killers
