Some hoodlums have killed an Army Commander, two others in the rank of Major and one captain in Delta state.
The attackers who ambushed troops of 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State While on peace mission to OkUOMA community in BOMADI LGA of Delta State also killed 12 other soldiers.
According to Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Defence Headquarters’ Acting Director of Information, the Chief of Defence Staff ( CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa has directed the immediate investigation and arrest of those involved in the heinous crime.
He said the development had been reported to the Delta State Government.
“However, the military remains focused and committed to its mandate of maintaining peace and security in the country. So far, a few arrests have been made while steps in place to unravel the motive behind the attack.”