Okuama Community Mourns Death of President-General Pa James Oghoroko in Military Custody
The Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State is in mourning following the reported death of their President-General, Pa James Oghoroko, while in military custody. According to Vanguard, 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, after a violent incident that resulted in the deaths of 17 soldiers. The community has reacted with outrage to the arrests, which they deem unlawful, and has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian Army, seeking N100 million for illegal detention. The Federal High Court had scheduled a hearing for the bail application of the detained leaders on December 9, 2024, but Oghoroko's untimely death occurred just days before this critical hearing. The news of Oghoroko's passing has devastated the Okuama community, prompting expressions of grief and anger among residents. Community leaders convened an emergency meeting to address the tragedy and its implications for the community
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