‘Not our values’, Delta gov condemns killing of military personnel

The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has condemned the killing of officers and soldiers attached to 181 Amphibious Batallion in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State.

The Defence Headquarters on Saturday said a total of 15 military personnel were killed during a communal clash in Delta State.

They were said to have met their deaths while responding to a distress call during the clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities in the state on Thursday.

Reacting to the incident, Oborevweri condoled with the military and the families of officers and soldiers who died in the attack.

The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, on Saturday night promised to use all measures in fishing out the perpetrators.

The statement read, “The Government of Delta State is gravely disturbed by the violence and unprovoked killing of the officers and soldiers, which he described as alien to the culture of Deltans.

“This incident is despicable and not in sync with the culture and tradition of Deltans. It runs contrary to the values and path of peace that the State Government is promoting, as I have always emphasized in our MORE agenda to enhance peace and security.

“On behalf of the government and good people of Delta State, I wish to condole, in particular, the families of the killed gallant officers and soldiers, the Nigerian Army and the Armed Forces of Nigeria in general, over this sad occurrence.

“The state government shall take all measures necessary to fish out all those behind this dastardly act and ensure they are made to face the full wrath of the law.

“Delta State is governed within the tenets of the rule of law and human decency. Acts such as this incident cannot and will not be tolerated.

“Meanwhile, all citizens and residents of the state are enjoined to remain law- abiding, and the State Government shall continue to take all measures to protect lives and property in Delta State.”