Ohaneze to Tinubu: ‘Do everything possible to fish out killers of soldiers in Delta

From Chinelo Kodilichukwu, Enugu

The Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide has called on the Federal government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Leave no stone unturned, to fish out the killers of the innocent, faithful and gallant soldiers at Okuama and Okoloba Communities in Ughelli South and Bomadi LGAs of Delta State. 

The leadership of Ohaneze equally commended President Bola Ahmed for his prompt reaction to the unfortunate incident, and therefore described the incident as barbaric.

The President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu made this known through In a statement signed and issued to newsmen by the National Publicity Secretary, Alex Ogbonnia in Enugu state.

He stated further that on August 14, 2023, less than one year, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that 36 officers were killed in Niger State in an ambush of troops by bandits. 

Iwuanyanwu also pointed out that there are other instances that casualties have been recorded by Nigerian security personnel in an effort to carry out their legitimate duties of protecting lives and properties.

He lamented that the incidents of incessant deadly attacks by the civilians on the military, which is the last line of defence, is a very worrisome paradox.

Iwuanyanwu has described the gruesome killings of innocent, faithful and gallant soldiers who were on call to duty as barbaric, and urged the Presidency also to leave no stone unturned, to fish out the savage culprits, adding that it will serve as a deterrent to many others.

He commiserated with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the 181 Amphibious Battalion of the NA and the bereaved families of the fallen heroes, the Igbo Leader advises the Nigerian Army and indeed Nigerian security operatives to maximize their skills to minimize or outrightly avoid casualties of the security operatives on duty.