[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON) has condemned the gruesome murder of 16 Army personnel attached to ‘Operation Delta Safe’ in Okuama community of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.
Reacting to the killing of the army personnel during a peace mission between two warring communities on Sunday, the Senator said the culprits must be made to face the full consequences of their actions.
In the statement signed by the SPON Media, Senator Nwaoboshi noted that the sacrifices made by the Commanding Officer and three other senior officers as well as 12 soldiers during the distressing incident would be forever remembered.
The statement extended the deepest condolences of the lawmaker to our President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, HIS EXCELLENCY Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, the Nigerian Army and officers and men of Operation Delta Safe – over the tragic loss of the officers
The officers are believed to have come under attack by some youths during a peace mission to Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.
“Sixteen is not a small number. To think that they were on a peacekeeping mission makes it further depressing. Delta state is known for its relative peace. Such an occurrence should be the last of its kind,”Nwaoboshi said.
“Whatever led to the killings could have been handled with dialogue. These are people who defend our nation and must be accorded all the respect they deserve. This must be investigated, so we know the root cause of this sad development. The culprits must be caught and prosecuted.
Senator Nwaoboshi, passionately appealed to the Nigerian Military to temper justice with mercy, and not to embark on reprisals attacks as a result of the ugly incident. He advised against executing vengeance on the entire community, but rather they should fish out the culprits and allow the law take its course.
“I extend my condolence to the family of every soldier who lost his life.”
