The Alumni of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies have demanded that the perpetrators, including the community leaders, must face the law over the killing of military personnel in Delta State.
The Defence Headquarters confirmed that a total of 15 military personnel were killed during a communal clash in Delta State.
Emmanuel Okafor, the president of the Alumni, condemned the killings, describing it as an “unforgivable affront to our nation’s values.” He stated, “The Alumni Association of the National Institute vehemently condemns the spine-chilling assault on our brave troops of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, Bomadi LGA, Delta State. This is an unforgivable affront to our nation’s values, therefore our hearts bleed for the families of these fallen heroes and all Nigerians.”
Okafor demanded swift and decisive action from both the Federal and Delta State governments, insisting that, “No one who dares to spill the blood of our defenders and attack Nigeria should escape justice. The perpetrators must face swift justice, with no leniency shown to those who dare to spill the blood of our beloved soldiers for whatever reason.”
The NIPSS alumni expressed fear that the attack could discourage future peace efforts, urging the government to prevent a recurrence of the incident. Okafor added, “This cowardly attack not only dampens our spirits but also threatens future peace efforts as it strikes at the heart of our nation’s resolve for peace. The government must take decisive measures to prevent such atrocities from recurring. The culprits, especially the youths involved, must be swiftly brought to justice. The traditional rulers overseeing this tragedy must face consequences for their negligence.”
