In a chilling revelation yesterday, the Defence Headquarters confirmed the recovery of decomposed hearts belonging to some of the victims among the 18 Army officers and men tragically killed in Okuama, Delta State.
Despite the intensified hunt for the perpetrators, no significant arrests have been made yet.
Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar described the killing of the soldiers as a national tragedy, while Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike condemned it as barbaric.
Niger Delta Development Minister, Abubakar Momoh, pledged that the killers would face justice.
Fleeing residents of the community have expressed anguish over the horror of starvation and denial they have endured since the incident.
'General' Endurance Amagbein, a former Niger Delta militant leader accused of masterminding the killings, vehemently denied any involvement.
According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, troops are conducting clearance operations to recover weapons and apprehend suspects. He confirmed the recovery of decomposed hearts of some of the slain soldiers.
Communities where operations have been conducted include Akugbene, Ukuama, and Okoloba in Delta State, among others.
While no significant arrests have been made, a viral video purportedly depicting the perpetrators has surfaced, aiding in narrowing down investigations.
Troops across various theaters of operation have neutralized 106 alleged terrorists, arrested 103 suspects, and rescued 96 kidnap victims. Additionally, they recovered a vast array of weapons, ammunition, and other illicit items.
Maj.-Gen. Buba emphasized the troops' commitment to protecting citizens and maintaining national security despite the risks involved.
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