In a harrowing account of events, residents of Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, have revealed shocking details of the tragedy that unfolded, resulting in the loss of numerous lives. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to DRTV in Warri, the military, purportedly on a peace mission, took a sudden turn, unleashing violence upon the unsuspecting residents.
The account paints a grim picture of betrayal and brutality, with residents recounting how they welcomed the soldiers into their community, only to be met with gunfire inside a town hall where a peace talk was supposed to take place. The initial hospitality turned into horror as the soldiers allegedly demanded the detention of community leaders, leading to a deadly confrontation.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos and devastation, with innocent civilians, including women and children, falling victim to the indiscriminate gunfire. As buildings were razed and residents fled for safety, the community now pleads for government intervention to address the dire situation and bring justice to those responsible for the massacre.
