The Defence Headquarters has announced that eight individuals are wanted for their involvement in the recent murder of 17 military personnel in Delta State.
The military revealed the list during a briefing in Abuja on Thursday.
The individuals wanted are Prof. Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (also known as Amagben), Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki, Clement Ikolo Ogenerukeywe, Reuben Baru, and Igoli Ebi.
During the briefing, Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, urged Nigerians, especially those living in Delta and nearby states, to provide the military with reliable information that could help capture eight individuals believed to be responsible for the deaths of seventeen soldiers in Okuama community, Delta State.
General Buba emphasized the military’s determination to apprehend those behind the attack in Delta State and reiterated their commitment to rescuing all kidnapped victims in Nigeria.
The list of suspects was released shortly after the military buried the 17 soldiers in a ceremony attended by President Bola Tinubu, governors, federal lawmakers, and other dignitaries.
During the event, President Tinubu pledged to provide assistance to the families of the victims by offering scholarships to the children of the soldiers who were killed, even those who were still in the womb. Additionally, he presented national awards to the soldiers.
“They have all been awarded now a posthumous national honour. The four gallant officers have been accorded the awards of the Members of the Order of Nigeria (MON),” Tinubu said.
“The 13 courageous soldiers who also lost their lives have been awarded the Officers of the Federal Republic medals.”
