Delta: Military declares eight wanted for killing 17 soldiers

The Defence Headquarters has declared eight persons wanted.

The suspects, which includes a Professor, were declared wanted in connection with the killing of 17 Officers and Soldiers in Okuama community in Delta State.

The Defence Headquarters declared the seven men and one woman over their roles in the recent killing of 17 military personnel in Delta State.

The military released the list on Thursday in Abuja.

The Nigerian Army on its official X account on Thursday also posted the list, saying the suspect will answer for the March 14, 2024 killing of the Officers and Soldiers of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, Asaba, the Delta State capital.

The persons declared wanted are Akevwru Daniel Omotegbono, Professor Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriki, goli Ebi (female), Akata Malawa David, Sinclear Oliki, Clement Ikolo Oghenerukevwe, Reuben Baru.