Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has embraced the military’s decision to establish a board of inquiry in the killing of 17 Nigerian Army officers and soldiers at Okuama community.
Expressing profound sorrow and regret, the governor seeks answers and justice in the wake of the devastating incident.
The Governor, who received the chairman and members of the board set up by the Defence Headquarters at the Delta State Government House Annex in Warri on Friday, insisted that a thorough investigation must be done on the matter.
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Oborevwori recounted the state’s handling of the situation, assuring that the government is fully committed to supporting the board in its mission by providing all necessary assistance needed.
He further mandated that a transparent investigation must be conducted to fish out the real culprits of the crime to avoid getting innocent citizens of the community punished unjustly.
The chairman of the board Air Vice Marshal David Ajayi, disclosed that the board was in the state to investigate the unfortunate incident that happened at Okuama.
He called on the governor to assist the board in its enquiry to ensure that relevant stakeholders were invited to give an account of what led to the crisis.
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