Ughelli
10 Sep 2024
The Nigerian Army on Tuesday denied carrying out a fresh invasion of the Okuama community in Ughelli South council, Delta State, saying it was on routine military operation. It was reported that personnel of the Nigerian Army in several gunboats stormed the town on Monday which was being rebuilt following the return of the residents…
1 Aug 2024
Major cities and towns in Delta State, particularly Warri and Ughelli remained calm as people avoided stayed at home amid the national protest. However, there were protests in Asaba, the state capital. As early as 6:00 am, police men and soldiers had taken over key locations in Warri where protesters usually gathered in the past,…
8 May 2024
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has announced the withdrawal of Nigerian Army troops from Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area. Oborevwori, in a statement on Wednesday, said he has spoken with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Monday, May 6th, and as of today, May 8, 2024. Oborevwori said…
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Nine persons have been arrested in connection to the killings of six police officers in Ughelli, Delta State. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, dislcosed this on Thursday at a management meeting of the Force. Egbetokun added that the suspects are currently providing the Force with useful information. On Saturday, the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa…
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The nine students who were kidnapped along the East-West Road in Ughelli, Delta State have regained their freedom. “All nine of the victims have regained their freedom pls," Delta State Police Command spokesperson, Bright Edafe, confirmed the release of the students in a post on X The students were said to be travelling in a…
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Unknown gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have kidnapped a group of students travelling along the East-West Road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
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Nigeria's former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for restraints by the military authorities, following the killing of 16 soldiers in Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, while on a peace mission to Okuoma community in Bomadi LGA of Delta State, were allegedly attacked by…
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