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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
The Nigerian Army has released the names and pictures of the 17 soldiers killed in Okuoma, in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State.
Last Thursday, 17 military personnel– a lieutenant colonel, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers — were killed while on a “peacekeeping mission” in Okuoma community.
The Delta State Government and Federal Government had condemned the incident, promising that perpetrators would face the wrath of the law.
Few hours after the incident, several houses in the community were reportedly on razed.
In a statement released on Monday, the Nigerian Army said the killing was masterminded by members of the community, noting that troops would not retaliate.
Below is the list of names and ranks of the soldiers killed:
Name Rank
1. A.H. Ali Lieutenant Colonel (Commanding officer, 181 Amphibious Battalion)
2. S.D. Shafa Major
3. D.E. Obi Major
4. U. Zakari Captain
5. Yahaya Saidu Staff Sergeant
6. Yahaya Danbaba Corporal
7. Kabiru Bashir Corporal
8. Bulus Haruna Lance Corporal
9. Sole Opeyemi Lance Corporal
10. Bello Anas Lance Corporal
11. Hamman Peter Lance Corporal
12. Ibrahim Abdullahi Lance Corporal
13. Alhaji Isah Private
14. Clement Francis Private
15. Abubakar Ali Private
16. Ibrahim Adamu Private
17. Adamu Ibrahim Private
