The Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Nigerian Army, Major General Nosakhare Ugbo, yesterday, said that the Army has recovered some of the arms and ammunition snatched from soldiers killed on March 14 at Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta
The Military argued that the investigation has not yet be concluded. He warned the residents not to disrupt with the ongoing investigation by the military.
He assured the Okuama residents that after the investigation, any report discovered will be let known to them. He also argued that names of those who will be call for questioning will be revealed.
In his brief statement, “Every other issue around Okuama is still under investigation and l assure you that at the end of the investigation, whatever will unfold will be brought to the fore. Everyone will be informed on the outcome of the investigation.
“As l told you, the investigation is on. Probably tomorrow (today), they (investigators) may see other names. As the investigation unfolds, more facts will emerge, and new people might be called for questioning.
Meanwhile, at Olota, another community in Delta State, where the people are grieving, the president general, Mr Prosper Evuarhere, has alleged that one of the victim Mr. Joseph Willie died at the process of tutoring by the military personnel. He argued that the deceased has been taken to morgue for burial. He further called on the relevant authorities to come to their aid.
His words, “Joseph Willie died from torture; his corpse is in the mortuary at Bomadi. We call on the authorities, Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, and the state government to come to our aid, as reported by Vanguard.
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