A witness to the March 14th killing of soldiers in Okuama, Delta State, revealed that the gunmen arrived in four speedboats from the Bomadi axis, wearing military camouflage. They immediately opened fire on both soldiers and villagers.
The witness, an Okuama indigene who spoke exclusively to Vanguard, recounted that when the soldiers first arrived on March 14th, they asked for the chairman, who was later brought from the farm. After some interaction, the soldiers began dragging him towards the waterside, prompting resistance from the women, which led to the shooting.
The witness described the chaos that ensued, stating that other boats arrived with individuals in soldiers' uniforms who also started shooting. She couldn't identify the gunmen due to their uniforms and fled with her children and others into the bush for safety.
Since then, they have been living in the bush, facing hunger and lack of basic necessities. She expressed uncertainty about the whereabouts and safety of her family members, highlighting the devastating impact of the attack on their lives and livelihoods.
