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Officers, 12 Soldiers Killed In Communal Clash.
Defence Headquarters has said 15 military personnel were killed
during a communal clash in Delta State.
The personnel consist of two Majors, one Captain, and 12
soldiers.
They were said to have met their deaths while responding
to a distress call during a clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities in
Delta State on Thursday.
According to a statement on Saturday by the Director,
Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, the troops who were on a peace
mission to Okuoma community in Bomadi LGA were attacked and killed by some
community youths.
He noted that the commanding officer who led the
reinforcement team was among those killed in the clash.
Gusau added that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen.
Christopher Musa, had ordered a probe into the matter.
He also noted that the matter had been reported to the
state government.
Gusau, however, said some suspects had been arrested in
connection with the incident.
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