DHQ declares 8 suspects wanted over killing of soldiers in Delta

The Defense Headquarters has declared either persons wanted following the tragic killing of 17 army personnel during an operation in Okuama community, Delta State.

The incident, which occurred on March 14, sent shockwaves through the nation, prompting swift action from authorities.

In a press briefing held by Edward Buba, Director, Defence Media Operations, on Thursday, the DHQ identified eight individuals believed to be connected to the heinous crime.

The suspects, named as Akeywiru Omotegbono, Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Bakrikri, Igoli Ebi, Akata David, Sinclear Oliki, Clement Oghenerukevwe, and Reuben Baru, have been officially declared wanted in connection to the attack.

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The Defense Headquarters has urged the public to come forward with any information regarding the whereabouts of these individuals.

The cooperation of citizens is crucial in ensuring that those responsible for this cowardly act are swiftly brought to justice.

The Defense Headquarters has assured the public that every effort is being made to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent further acts of violence.

Ojochenemi Onje

Temi Bamgbose is a new-generation media professional who has an intimate understanding of new and emerging media communications elements. He possesses a degree in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development from the University of Ibadan. He holds a Diploma in Electrical Electronics Engineering from the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic and a Journalism Diploma from the London School of Journalism. His career as a multimedia journalist saw him working with several online news platforms including The Punch -- the most widely read Nigerian newspaper -- where he won, along with his team of two, the 2017 season of the Global Editors Network NAN Editors Lab innovation competition. Temi has also worked with a number of public relations agencies. He also worked extensively on communications accounts of multinational brands. He is a wildlife conservation enthusiast.

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