HORROR? ! Nigeria Army Reportedly Tortured Okuama Leader To DEAth- See Full Details Below
Tragedy struck the Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State as its detained President- General, Pa James Achovwuko Oghoroko, died in military custody on December 4, 2024. Pa Oghoroko, who had been in detention since August, reportedly succumbed to excessive torture and alleged inhumane treatment at an undisclosed military facility.
The grim news, confirmed by community leaders during an emergency meeting, has left the Okuama community in mourning. Alongside Oghoroko, other detained leaders have also faced severe hardships, with reports indicating that Pa Dennis Okugbaye is battling a life- threatening ailment in the same detention center.
The arrests of Pa Oghoroko and five other community leaders— Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Dennis Okugbaye, Pa Anthony Ahwemuria, and Mrs. Rita Akata— occurred in the aftermath of a Nigerian military operation in Okuama. The operation was launched in response to the killing of 17 soldiers in the area.
In what the community described as a heavy- handed response, the military allegedly carried out widespread demolitions and destruction across Okuama. These actions, coupled with the detention of community leaders, have heightened tensions between the community and the military.
Following the arrests, the Okuama community filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Warri, case number FHC/WR/CS/84/2024, seeking justice for what they termed illegal detentions. Led by prominent lawyers, including Chief Albert Akpomudje (SAN), the suit demanded N100 million in damages and the immediate release of the detained leaders.
Despite these efforts, the detained individuals have remained in custody without formal charges, raising questions about due process and human rights violations. The death of Pa Oghoroko has further underscored the dire conditions faced by those in detention and the lack of accountability in the handling of the case.
The Okuama community has expressed deep anger and sorrow over Pa Oghoroko’ s death, viewing it as a symbol of injustice and the abuse of power. Community leaders and activists have called for a thorough investigation into his death and the immediate release of other detained leaders.
Human rights organizations have also weighed in, urging the Nigerian government to address the allegations of torture and ensure that justice is served. They argue that the detention of community leaders without charges violates constitutional rights and international human rights norms.
As tensions remain high, the Okuama community is left grappling with the aftermath of these events. The death of Pa Oghoroko and the ongoing detention of other leaders have not only deepened the community’ s mistrust of the military but have also sparked broader concerns about the government’ s handling of similar cases.
For now, the community’ s fight for justice continues, with hopes that legal and human rights interventions will bring accountability and closure to this tragic chapter.
