March 19, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, met with Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, over the recent incidents involving the killing of 16 military personnel in Okuama Community.
THEWILL had reported that 16 military personnel on a peace mission in Okuoma Community of Delta State, including a Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain, 12 soldiers, and one civilian, were killed on Thursday, March 14.
Briefing State House correspondents after the closed-door meeting with the President, Governor Oborevwori said the situation had been brought under control, assuring that perpetrators of the dastardly act would be tracked and brought to justice. He assured that there will be no further attacks.
Pressed on the issue of the number of casualties and reprisal attacks on the community, Governor Oborevwori declined comments, saying that it is a security issue and there are certain things he cannot say in public.
The Governor said he met with the security heads in Bomadi but was yet to meet with the community involved as the place had been deserted.
