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The recent loss of troops from the 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army has left a community in shock and sorrow. These brave soldiers, dedicated to maintaining peace in the Niger Delta Region, were mercilessly attacked and killed while on a mission of mediation and reconciliation.
What makes this tragedy even more heartbreaking is the callous response from the Okuama Community, where the perpetrators hailed from. Instead of condemning the senseless violence and cooperating with authorities to bring the culprits to justice, the community has resorted to propaganda and misinformation.
Rather than facing the harsh reality of their involvement in this heinous crime, members of the Okuama Community have chosen to deflect blame and muddy the waters with false narratives. Their attempts to justify the unjustifiable only serve to deepen the pain of the victims' families and hinder the pursuit of justice.
In the face of such blatant disregard for human life and the rule of law, it is imperative that the authorities redouble their efforts to apprehend those responsible. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Toareed Lagbaja, has vowed to leave no stone unturned in the quest for justice. The message is clear: there will be no hiding place for the perpetrators of this cowardly act.
As the community mourns the loss of these brave soldiers, they must also confront the harsh reality of their complicity in their deaths. Only by holding the perpetrators accountable can we begin to heal the wounds inflicted by this senseless violence.