Nigeria: Defence Headquarters Declares Eight Persons Wanted Over Killing of 18 Military Personnel

28 March 2024

Delta Must Never Happen Again — The Defence Headquarters has declared eight persons wanted over their roles in the recent killing of 18 military personnel in Delta State.

The military released the list on Thursday at a media briefing in Abuja.

Those declared wanted are Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (a.k.a Amagben), Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki, Clement Ikolo Ogenerukeywe, Reuben Baru, Igoli Ebi.

Speaking at the briefing, the Director, Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Maj Gen Edward Buba, warned: "We must never allow what happened in Delta State to ever repeat itself again.

"That is why we are releasing these pictures including the woman if we have to place a bounty, we will do it", he said.

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