Two Shot, Dozens Injured as Soldiers Reportedly Invade Warri Community a disturbing turn of events, two individuals were shot and numerous others wounded on Saturday in the Okere Community of Warri Metropolis, Delta State.
According to reports, the victims fell prey to security operatives suspected to be soldiers from the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army.
The victims were identified as Macaulay Uku and another individual known simply as Eguono.
Uku was reportedly shot earlier in the afternoon, with Eguono sustaining injuries later during a confrontation between soldiers and local youths.
While the exact trigger for the crisis in the Itsekiri enclave of Warri remains unclear, speculations suggest it may be linked to the visit of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, to the community.
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Sources mentioned that during the Olu’s visit to the shrine as part of his engagement with Itsekiri communities, a dispute arose when he attempted to perform a ritual with olive oil, leading to resistance from local youths.
The deployment of soldiers to the community remains a point of contention, with no clear explanation provided.
Efforts to reach Brigadier General Sanusi Aliyu, Brigade Commander of the 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Asaba, for comment were unsuccessful.
Major A. E Kabara, the former Public Relations Officer of the Brigade, stated that he had been redeployed and no replacement had been appointed yet.
