The Nigerian Army has yet to confirm or release a statement regarding the deaths of two leaders from the Okuama community in Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG reports reported that the President-General of Okuama, Pa James Oghoroko, and the community’s 81-year-old treasurer, Dennis Okugbaye, died while in military custody within six days of each other. … Read more
There was apprehension in Okuama, Ughelli South LGA of Delta State, over the death of the President General of the community, Pa James Oghoroko, in military detention. Oghoroko is one of the leaders arrested by the Nigerian military since August 2024 over the killing of 17 soldiers. Late Oghoroko was arrested alongside Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, … Read more
High Court Sets Date For Okuama Community’s Case Against Nigerian Army. Community seeks compensation for alleged rights violation since March 14, 2024 Military operation caused destruction, looting, and displacement, plaintiffs claim. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal High Court in Warri has set June 4, 2024, as the date for the hearing of fundamental rights … Read more
According to a man, land dispute between two communities in Delta State escalated into violence, resulting in the deaths of 16 soldiers. The speaker blamed the government and local leaders for failing to resolve the conflict peacefully. He alleged that the soldiers killed were supporting Tompolo, a former militant leader contracted by the government for … Read more
Minister of Defence assures imminent rescue of abducted Kaduna Students. Strong condemnation of the killing of Nigerian Army officers in Delta State; perpetrators will face decisive action. Minister commends troops’ efforts in battling insecurity, pledges full support from President Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Abubakar, on Thursday, assured that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw Nation, Edwin Clark, has ruled out mercenaries in soldiers’ killings in the Okuama community in Ughelli South local government area of Delta state last week. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Akpabio said that those who committed the crime were mercenaries and were not … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has released the identities of the 16 Nigerian Army officers and soldiers killed in the Okuama community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State. The army personnel comprising a Lieutenant Colonel, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers were killed by youths while on a peace … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian military has responded decisively to the recent brutal killing of its personnel by deploying armoured vehicles to Bomadi, the headquarters of Bomadi Local Government Area in Delta State. Last week, several soldiers, who were on a peace and rescue mission in the Okuama community of Ughelli South Local Government … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Fourteen deceased soldiers, who tragically lost their lives in the Okuama community of the Ughelli South Local Government Area in Delta State, have been recovered. The bodies were retrieved by soldiers of the Joint Task Force, operating under the oversight of Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division … Read more