Just in: Tears as Okuama Community Leader Dies in Military Detention 3 Months After His Arrest
- Okuama Community in Ughelli South local government area of Delta state has been thrown into mourning
- President-General of Okuama Community, Pa James Oghoroko, reportedly died in military detention
- Oghoroko died on Wednesday, December 4 three months after he and other community leaders were arrested by the Nigerian army
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Okuama, Delta State - President-General of Okuama Community of Ughelli South local government area of Delta state, Pa James Oghoroko, has reportedly died in military detention.
Oghoroko reportedly died from torture and alleged inhumane treatment in the undisclosed military facility.
Source: Twitter
According to Vanguard, Oghoroko is one of the leaders arrested by the Nigerian military since August 2024.
The reported news of Okuama community President General has caused sadness and displeasure amongst the community people with the family thrown into mourning.
Angry youths were seen with long faces discussing the tragic incident in the community.
The leaders of Okuama announced Oghoroko’s death during an emergency meeting held in the community.
The Community said another leader, Pa Dennis Okugbaye, is also battling for his life in the undisclosed military facility
Oghoroko reportedly died on Wednesday, December 4 in military detention without being charged in court since his arrest in August.
The lead Counsel, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje SAN, said he would meet with the family members and his team to know what steps to take next.
He described the tragic incident as disturbing news to appropriate at the moment.
Why 16 officers were killed in Delta community
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a resident of the Okuama community in Delta state alleged in a viral video that the 16 soldiers who were killed in the area did not actually come for peacekeeping.
The youthful resident claimed that the deceased soldiers were on a mission to protect the interest of popular Niger Delta warlord, Tompolo.
Legit.ng reports that the incident, which occurred on Thursday, March 14, sent shock waves throughout the south-south region.
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Source: Legit.ng
