“The sting operation was conducted following credible intelligence and the suspect was neutralized in a gun battle with the troops.
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“The killing of these Army Officers and soldiers came as a rude shock to us and when this thing happened, I immediately called the National Security Adviser, the Chief of Defence Staff, and the Army Staff because I was in Abuja. I came back and issued a press statement.
Recall that the Okuama community in Ughelli South local government area, where the incident took place, was razed following the gruesome attack on the troops.
The discussion of this tragedy must, therefore, be imbued with a good sense of humanity especially in the media. The tragic story should not be told in a manner that could inflame passion. The headlines must not be disrespectful of the dead. The sensibilities of the bereaved families, friends and colleagues of the fallen heroes should be well considered in the way the bloodletting is reported.
“A group of young individuals attacked and fatally injured 16 officers and soldiers from the 181 Amphibious Battalion of the Nigerian Army who were on a peacekeeping assignment in the Okuoma community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta on Thursday.
The Nigerian Army has tasked officers and troops on sensitivity to emerging threats within their operating environment and acceptable use of social media.
The Headquarters 14 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Abia, has reacted to an online publication by Sahara Reporters on how soldiers and family members lamented lack of water to cook during the yuletide season at the barracks.
The Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government in Lagos State, Mr Wasiu Adesina, has said that the council will collaborate with the 174 Battalion of the Nigeria Army to provide free medical outreach to Ikorodu residents.
The Islamic Forum in Kano, has called on the Nigerian government to compensate victims of the Sunday military bomb attacks in Tudun Biri village, Kaduna state.
ASHENEWS reports that the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has demanded a full, thorough, honest, and open investigation into Sunday’s incident where a Nigerian Army military drone killed dozens of civilians in Kaduna state.