Delta community razed after killing of military personnel

Okuama coastal community, in Delta State where 16 soldiers were killed on Thursday has been razed.

It could be recalled that the Nigerian military confirmed the killing of the soldiers including four officers in a statement on Saturday.

The victims included the commanding officer, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers.

The troops were deployed to restore order between two warring communities: Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State.

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According to Channels Television, the Okuama coastal community where the killing of the soldiers took place was razed Sunday morning.

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.