WHO IS NOW LYING? Delta Community Leader Finally Reveals What Led To The Death Of 17 Soldiers
Olorogun Sleek Oshare, a community leader in Delta State, has attributed the killing of military personnel in the state to a land dispute.
Oshare made this assertion during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today program.
The incident occurred on Saturday, where 16 military personnel attached to the 181 Amphibious Battalion in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State lost their lives while on a peacekeeping mission. The soldiers responded to a communal crisis between the Okuoma and Okoloba communities.
According to Oshare, the conflict stemmed from a land dispute between two families, a common situation in the region. He emphasized that undue pressure was exerted on the Okuoma community, leaving them vulnerable and without adequate representation.
In his remarks, Oshare highlighted the absence of the Okoloba community from the narrative, suggesting their reluctance to engage due to fear. He cautioned against framing the dispute as an ethnic issue, asserting that it was primarily a conflict between individuals and Okoloba, which appeared to have more influence.
Oshare further noted that the families involved in the dispute held prominent positions, underscoring the need for a thorough investigation to uncover the truth. He urged empathy towards the innocent civilians affected by the violence, including children, pregnant women, and the elderly.
DEAD BODIES EVERYWHERE? See What Nigerian Army Said After
Residents of the Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, have described how soldiers opened fire on them, killing approximately 50 people.
The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, visited the community four days after 16 military personnel, including a lieutenant colonel, were killed in an ambush.
The residents spoke from hiding, having fled into the bush following the March 14 ambush of soldiers. However, military officials dismissed their claim as propaganda.
The terrified indigenes, who preferred anonymity, claimed there were numerous dead bodies in the bush where they were seeking refuge.
They claimed that on Thursday, March 14, military personnel arrived in two gunboats, purportedly for a peace talk with the community chairman and leaders, and that the community greeted them warmly and offered them kola nuts, resulting in a peaceful dialogue.
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