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The President-General of Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Pa James Oghoroko, has reportedly died while in military custody, Vanguard reports.


Pa Oghoroko was arrested between August 18 and 20, 2024, along with other community leaders, including Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, and Pa Dennis Okugbaye.


These arrests occurred after a violent incident leading to the deaths of 17 soldiers, prompting military action in the community.


The Okuama community, outraged by the unlawful arrests, filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian Army, demanding N100 million for illegal detention.


The Federal High Court in the last sitting on 20th November, 2024 had adjourned the bail application of the arrested leaders to December 9, 2024, to hear the motion.


Unfortunately, Oghoroko’s untimely death occurred just days before the bail hearing.


The news of Pa Oghoroko’s passing has devastated the Okuama community, with many expressing their grief and anger.


Community leaders held an emergency meeting to address the tragedy.


Olorogun Albert Akpomudje, the lead counsel for the detained leaders, expressed his sorrow over the loss.

"This is truly disturbing news. I will meet with family members and my team to determine our next steps," he said

MadamVanessa:




I find it amusing, albeit sadly, to see my southern brothers cling to the notion of 'One Nigeria' despite being treated with contempt. The disparity in treatment is glaring: numerous northern leaders have evaded accountability, while countless soldiers have been brutally killed in the north. It's only when people like us relinquish our hopes for Nigeria that it becomes clear we're not oblivious to the hatred directed towards us. Nigeria, in its current state, doesn't cater to the interests of the South South and South East. Feel free to persist in your devotion to a unified Nigeria, but I refuse to be a part of it.

Rest in peace Chief, I believe you were one of those that believe so much the failed experiment called Nigeria.

Richtaiwo:
So that Okuama matter still dey?

Hmm, oboy, fear govt oh. You will not understand what you are enjoying until you are locked out of the world in one small dirty space and the whole doesn't even know you still exist.

MadamVanessa:




I find it amusing, albeit sadly, to see my southern brothers cling to the notion of 'One Nigeria' despite being treated with contempt. The disparity in treatment is glaring, numerous northern leaders have evaded accountability, while countless soldiers have been brutally killed in the north. It's only when people like us relinquish our hopes for Nigeria that it becomes clear we're not oblivious to the hatred directed towards us. Nigeria, in its current state, doesn't cater to the interests of the South South and South East. Feel free to persist in your devotion to a unified Nigeria, but I refuse to be a part of it.

Rest in peace Chief, I believe you were one of those that believe so much in the failed experiment called Nigeria.

Richtaiwo:
So that Okuama matter still dey?

Hmm, oboy, fear govt oh. You will not understand what you are enjoying until you are locked out of the world in one small dirty space and the whole doesn't even know you still exist.

MadPolitician:
How many fulani leaders have died in military detentions before?