Sixteen Nigerian troopers have been killed on a mission to halt clashes between two communities within the southern state of Delta, a military spokesman mentioned on Saturday.
The troops deployed within the Bomadi area “have been surrounded by some neighborhood youths and killed on Thursday, March 14,” Brigadier Normal Tukur Gusau mentioned in an announcement.
“The reinforcement crew… was additionally attacked resulting in the demise of the Commanding officer, two majors, one captain and 12 troopers,” mentioned Gusau, appearing director of defence info.
The troopers had “responded to a misery name” following bother between the Okuama and Okoloba communities.
“The Chief of Defence Workers, Normal Christopher Gwabin Musa, has directed the fast investigation and arrest of these concerned within the heinous crime,” the assertion mentioned.
“To this point, a number of arrests have been made whereas steps (are) in place to unravel the motive behind the assault.”
In line with native media stories, the 2 communities have clashed repeatedly over land possession in latest weeks leaving a number of folks useless.