The Nigerian Army has withdrew its officials from the Okuama village in Delta State’s Ughelli South Local Government Area.
According to a statement issued by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the pullout was confirmed after a phone discussion with Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, on Monday, May 6.
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NewsCentral TV reported that the military had invaded Okuama following the killing of 17 soldiers by some assailants suspected to be members of the community.