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The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of two soldiers for their alleged involvement in the theft of armoured cables at Dangote Refinery in Lagos State.      The soldiers identified as CPL Innocent Joseph and L/CPL Jacob Gani, were arrested last Sunday after they were allegedly caught moving out …

A Delta monarch has cried out after being declared wanted by the army over kill!ng of soldiers in Okuama commmunity.    Speaking to Galaxy TV, the traditional ruler of Ewu community in Ughelli South local government area of Delta state said he was shocked to see his name on the …

President Bola Tinubu has conferred national posthumous awards on the 17 military personnel killed in the Okuama area of Delta State on March 14.   Speaking at the funeral of the officers and soldiers at the Military Cemetery, Abuja, today March 27, the President also announced scholarships and house gifts …

The remains of the 17 military officers killed in Okuama, Delta state have arrived at the National Military Cemetery in Abujafor burial.    Several ambulances carrying the corpses arrived at the cemetery this afternoon.   The military personnel comprising four officers, and 13 soldiers were murdered on March 14 by …

The remains of the 17 soldiers killed by hoodlums in Okuama community in Ughelli North local government area of Delta state will be buried at the National Cemetery, Abuja today March 27.   In a statement released, the Nigerian Army said the burial will be held by 3 pm. President …

The Nigerian Army says troops will not leave the creeks in Delta State until those who killed 17 military personnel in Okuama community of Delta state are caught.    General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation DELTA STATE, Major General Jamal Abdussalam assured …

The Commissioner of Police in Delta state, Olufemi Abaniwonda, says the police is yet to gain access into the Okuama community where seventeen soldiers were ambushed and murdered by some assailants in the community.    While speaking on Arise TV on Wednesday, March 20, Abaniwonda said despite being responsible for …

The governor gave the assurance that those culpable would be brought to book. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta says the state government and military authorities have agreed that no innocent citizens will suffer from the outcome of March 14 killing of soldiers.

The Defence Headquarters has published the identities of the Nigerian Army commander, three officers, and 12 soldiers who were killed by attackers in a Delta community.    The photos and names of the deceased were shared on the Nigerian Army’s X account on Monday, March 18.    The soldiers, serving …

The Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State where fifteen soldiers were killed have been razed.    LIB reported that the personnel were ambushed and killed by youths while responding to a distress call during a communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities on Thursday, March …