The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has condemned the brutal killing of the soldiers in Okuama community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, describing the incident as “very unfortunate”.
The IJC made the condemnation in a statement by its spokesman, Binebai Princewill on Monday, saying “To us, this is not only barbaric but also unacceptable."
The IYC said the Okuama incident “is an evil that must not be swept under the carpet,” hence everything possible should be done by the government to bring the culprits to book to serve as a deterrent to others.
“As council, we are calling on the military top hierarchy to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter with a view of bringing the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice. This is an evil that must not be swept under the carpet as bringing the culprits to book will serve as a deterrent to others.
“Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, should also quickly resolve whatever differences the people of Okuama and Okoloba are having now before it degenerates to something else. Government must not appear to be too relaxed in tackling communal clashes.
“There is nothing that is more disturbing than this news at the moment. The government must swing into action now. We have lost too many precious lives in this battle already as we cannot afford to lose anyone going further, the IJC said in the statement.
Allnews.ng reports that at least 17 military personnel were killed by irate youths during a communal clash over a land dispute in Okoloba and Okuoma communities in Delta State on Thursday.
The personnel attached to the 181 Amphibious Battalion were responding to a distress call when they were ambushed and killed on Thursday.
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