Here are the names, photos of soldiers killed in Delta State

DHQ releases names, photos of the soldiers

The Nigerian Armed Forces has released the full names and photos of the soldiers killed in Okuama community in the Ughelli South local government area of Delta state.

The soldiers were reported to have been on a rescue mission in the community to settle a land dispute between two communities when the unfortunate incident occurred.

The Defence Headquarters, on Monday, March 18, shared photos and names of the slain soldiers on its official X (formerly Twitter) page.

In the post, 17 army officers were killed including a Lt Col, two majors and a captain.

The DHQ also prayed for the departed soldiers. The caption said; “May The Souls of the Departed Rest In Peace. #FallenHeroes”

Some Nigerians took to the comment section to share their thoughts on the incident.

@ontimesam: Your story line is very fishy.

It doesn't add up. What would 2 Major and 1 LT colonel be doing there? I think oil money or land grabbing

@phychem11: How were ordinary youth able to kill well-trained soldiers like this without incurring any losses as well? The whole incident is surprising. My condolences to their families.

@DrofComputing: May God give the family the fortitude to bear the loss

@RealQueenBee__: May God Rest The Dead

The Nigerian Army said they were on a Peace Mission in Okuama Community. Was there any War going on in Okuama that requires peacekeeping like in Mogadishu?

When has the Army turned to become Peace dispute makers?

When has the Army turned to become the Court or even the Police that should intervene in civil matters?

The Army should come clean on what took them to Okuama Community that made them go along with a Lt. Col and 3 Major Generals + other soldiers.

This story doesn't make sense to me and many other people.

@officiabishop: Our condolences to their various families. RIP