The Okuama community in Delta State, where 16 soldiers were killed, has been razed, allegedly by angry soldiers seeking reprisal.
A manhunt for the killers is ongoing, and some arrests have been made by soldiers led by Major General Jamal Abdussalam.
The number of casualties is not yet known as Residents fled to neighboring Ughelli, fearing retaliation from patrolling soldiers.
Recall on Saturday, 14 bodies of killed soldiers were recovered, some beheaded and with mutilated bodies.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa has ordered a probe into the tragic killing of the 4 senior officers and 12 soldiers, who had responded to a distress call after a communal crisis before being killed on Thursday.
The Defence spokesman, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau confirmed arrests have been made and reiterated the military’s commitment to maintaining peace and security.
