Murders of 17 officers, soldiers at Okuoma: Tinubu meets with Delta Gov. Oborevwori in Aso Rock

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori visited President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday, where he briefed the Nigerian leader on the killing of at least 17 soldiers and officers of the Nigerian Army in the Okuoma community.

Gov. Oborevwori, after the meeting, briefed State House correspondents that the situation is under control, assuring Nigerians that there will be no further attacks.

However, he declined to speak on alleged reprisal attacks by the military and the number of casualties, stating that it is an unfolding security matter.

Oborevwori said he met with the security heads in Bomadi on Monday but has yet to meet members of the community involved as they are currently dispersed and at large.

At least 16 Nigerian soldiers were killed while on a peacekeeping mission to douse clashes between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

A commanding officer, two majors, one captain, 12 soldiers, and one civilian lost their lives in the ambush on Thursday, March 14, 2024.