Residents of Okuama-Ewu, located in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State where 17 Army officers were killed in March this year, have taken legal action against the Nigerian Army, filing a lawsuit in the Federal High Court in Warri.

They are seeking N200bn in damages, citing allegations of their community being cordoned off, homes destroyed, and claims of dehumanization.

Additionally, they accused army of involvement in the alleged killing of 17 military personnel without proper police investigations.

The applicants, predominantly farmers, traders, and businessmen, are advocating for the protection of their fundamental human rights, including the right to a fair hearing, dignity of the human person, freedom of movement, choice of residency, and the right to own property.

Among the applicants are Victor Akemor, Madam Omotiwori Olarehor, Victor Odi, Okrika Emmanuel, Austin Eferemua, and Evelyn Edjekola.

END.