Impending Communal Clash Threatens Okuama and Okoloba Communities Following Killing of 17 Soldiers
The recent withdrawal of soldiers from the Okoloba and Okuama communities in Delta State has reignited tensions, sparking fears of a looming communal clash.
Reports from NewsNow indicate that a previous communal crisis between the Okoloba and Okuama communities resulted in the tragic death of 17 Nigerian Army soldiers.
Over the weekend, women from the Okoloba community, located in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, took to the streets to protest against the return of armed youths to the region.
Clad in black attire, the women, led by Mrs. Timipakebi Goodwin, the chairlady of Okoloba community, and Mrs. Mary Koibi, the secretary, staged a peaceful demonstration along the coastal fringe of Okoloba, denouncing violence and bloodshed. They also called on the Federal Government to ...