The 17 military personnel of the 181 Amphibious Batallion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, were on peace mission to Okuama Community when they were surrounded and killed by some irate youth in the community.
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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu is being awaited by top government functionaries and top military echelons from various formations across the country currently on ground to pay last respects to the fallen heroes. The incident occurred when the troops responded to a distress call after the communal crisis between the Okuoma and Okoloba communities both in Delta State.The officers are Commanding Officer 181 Amphibious Battalion, Lt. Col. A.H Ali; Maj S.D Shafa ; Maj D.E Obi and c .
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