Slain soldiers
DHQ declares eight wanted for killing 17 soldiers in Delta
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has declared eight persons wanted over the recent killing of 17 soldiers in Delta State.
Among those declared wanted by the military, on Thursday, at a briefing in Abuja, are: Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (Aka Amagben), Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki, Clement Ikolo Oghenerukeywe, Reuben Baru, and Igoli Ebi.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who addressed journalists, urged Nigerians, especially residents of Delta and adjoining states, to assist the military with credible information that would lead to the arrest of the eight persons allegedly responsible for the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama community in Delta State.
General Buba insisted that the military would unmask the perpetrators of the heinous crime in Delta State, reaffirming its commitment to rescue all kidnapped and abducted victims in Nigeria.
The release of the list came hours after military authorities buried the 17 slain soldiers in a ceremony attended by President Bola Tinubu, governors, federal lawmakers, and other dignitaries.
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