The President-General of the Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Pa James Achovwuko Oghoroko, one of the leaders arrested by the Nigerian military in August 2024 died due to alleged torture and inhumane treatment while in military custody.
The late Oghoroko, serving as the President-General of the Okuama community, was arrested alongside Prof. Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Dennis Okugbaye, Pa Anthony Ahwemuria, and Mrs. Rita Akata between August 18 and 20, 2024.
Since their arrest, they have been detained in undisclosed locations.
The tragic news of his death was disclosed by Okuama community leaders during an emergency meeting held yesterday, after over three months in most dehumanizing detenation.Community leaders also reported that Pa Dennis Okugbaye, another detainee, is currently in critical condition in the same undisclosed military facility.
The arrests followed the demolition and destruction of the Okuama community in the aftermath of the killing of 17 soldiers.
Subsequently, the community approached the Federal High Court in Warri, filing suit No. FHC/WR/CS/41/2024, No. FHC/WR/CS/42/2024, and No. FHC/WR/CS/43/2024, seeking legal redress.The death of the Okuama community’s President-General has plunged the community into mourning and sparked outrage. Family members are grief-stricken.
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