Weeks after leaders of Okuama community, in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, leaders were arrested by Nigerian soldiers, troops of the Nigerian army were said to have invaded the community and shot at members of the community.
An account from a source from the community noted that the soldiers using drones to monitor the community on Sunday, before entering through Okoloba community early Monday morning.
“As I speak, soldiers and some youths have stormed our community, shooting at anything in sight. They parked their boats at Okoloba and came on foot. The small tents we have built are being razed.
“Everyone is in disarray; I can’t find my child; why are we being treated in this manner?
“Why will soldiers team up with our enemies to attack us? Our leaders were arrested weeks ago, and now they have come to sack the community,” the source said.
However, the cause of the latest invasion is still unknown.
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