Alleged Genocide Unfolding in Niger-Delta as Military Targets Communities in Reprisals”
Amidst troubling reports, an alleged genocide or ethnic cleansing is purportedly underway in the Niger-Delta region, yet receiving scant coverage from mainstream media outlets.
According to claims, the Nigerian military is engaging in aggressive actions against communities in the Niger-Delta under the guise of reprisals for slain. 16Â soldiers.
Allegedly, youths are being targeted and labeled as militants, with reports of innocent locals’ houses being set ablaze.
It was gathered that the reported trigger for these actions was the killing of 16 soldiers in Okuama Community of Delta State.
However, the military’s response extended far beyond, as they allegedly invaded Igbomatoru 2 in the Boma Ibe clan of southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.
Locking down the community for over 8 hours, they purportedly engaged in indiscriminate killings, resulting in the deaths of over 30 innocent villagers.
Many Nigerians on social media have denounced the purported campaign as ethnic cleansing against the Ijaw people, with no justification provided for the alleged unprovoked killings and property destruction.
The potential ramifications of these actions extend beyond the immediate humanitarian crisis, with concerns raised about the impact on oil production in the region and the broader economy.
Calls have been made for intervention to halt further military actions in the Niger-Delta, with particular emphasis on the need for influential figures like Tinubu to intervene and prevent further bloodshed.
The fear of retaliatory actions from aggrieved Ijaw youths underscores the urgency of addressing the situation before it escalates further.
Investigative journalist confirmed the killing of the innocent youths via his X handle, using verified footage of the act with geolocation to authenticate the footage obtained from the scene.
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As the situation unfolds, many Nigerians on social media have called for swift action to prevent further loss of life and mitigate the broader consequences of the alleged atrocities becomes increasingly imperative.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian Army has neither confirmed nor denied the invasion of Boma and the killing of 30 people.
Two wrongs does not a right as the saying goes. Whatever may have transpired should have been investigated and the culpable ones brought to book but the killing of innocent people is a NO NO.