The Headquarters of the Nigerian Army has enjoined the good people of Delta State of the need to remain law abiding, and subject themselves to checks in line with subsisting standard operating procedures.
Additionally, the Brigade said “it is important to unequivocally state that respect for the fundamental human rights of the citizenry has always been prioritized, while discharging statutory responsibilities in Delta State”.
This advice is coming at the heels of the tense confrontation between a soldier and a suspected criminal occurred at the Delta Marine Logistics and the Technical (DMLT) Estate in Warri, Delta State, on 13 October 2025 which fracas resulted in the death of the suspect, who engaged the soldier on duty in a scuffle, who acted in self-defense.
The Roma news gathered that the incident occurred when the soldier, who was on duty at the DMLT Estate gate halted a group of individuals, who attempted to force their entry into the premises without subjecting themselves to checks.
When the soldier questioned the group’s intention and sought to ascertain their identities, the said individuals became aggressive and unruly. The suspected criminals became violent when asked who they were looking for and why they were trying to enter without clearance.
The altercation it was learnt, escalated into a physical struggle wherein the soldier, who acted in self defence used armed combat skills and injured one of the unruly individuals.
The injured suspected criminal was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention, but was pronounced dead later. Accordingly, Otu-Jeremi Police Division in Delta State was promptly notified about the incident for necessary action
ILIYASU BAWA-RIJAU, Captain and Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations 63 Brigade Asaba in a release therefore advised citizens of the State to remain Patriotic and law abiding
