The Oluama Coastal Community in Delta State, where 16 soldiers were killed on Thursday, has been razed by soldiers on sunday morning. This is according to a video showed on Channels Television.
It is not clear who razed the houses in the community or if anyone died from it but the television station reported that residents have fled to the neighbouring Ughelli community for fear of reprisals by soldiers.
Tukur Gusau, a brigadier general and spokesperson of the Nigerian military, had in his Saturday statement said the military would investigate and bring the culprits to book.
He did not indicate that the military would conduct reprisals on the community as was done during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration (1999-2007) when the military destroyed communities in Odi and Zaki Biam for killing soldiers.
There is no indication as of the time of this report that soldiers were responsible for the burning of the Okuama community.
Meanwhile, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori who earlier condemned the killings, in a statement by his spokesperson, Festus Ahon, condoled with the military and the families of the slain soldiers.
Mr Ahon said the Delta government is gravely disturbed by the violence and unprovoked killing of the soldiers.
“This incident is despicable and not in sync with the culture and tradition of Deltans. It runs contrary to the values and path of peace that the State Government is promoting as I have always emphasized in our MORE agenda to enhance peace and security.
“On behalf of the Government and good people of Delta State, I wish to condole, in particular, the families of the killed gallant officers and soldiers, the Nigerian Army and the Armed Forces of Nigeria in general, over this sad occurrence.
“The State Government shall take all measures necessary to fish out all those behind this dastardly act and ensure they are made to face the full wrath of the law.
“Delta State is governed within the tenets of the rule of law and human decency. Acts such as this incident cannot and will not be tolerated.
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