By Mary Onyia
The President-General of Okuama Community of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Pa James Oghoroko, has reportedly died in military detention.
Oghoroko, one of the leaders arrested by the Nigerian military in Okuama since August 2024, was alleged to have died of dehumanising treatment at the hands of his captors, leaders of the Okuama community disclosed during an emergency meeting.
The Community also revealed that Pa Dennis Okugbaye, another leader in the military detention is also battling for his life in the undisclosed army facility.
Also arrested alongside the deceased were Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Dennis Okugbaye, Pa Anthony Ahwemuria, and Mrs Rita Akata between August 18 and 2.
They are reportedly still in detention.
Recall that these community leaders were apprehended by the military, after the killing of the 17 soldiers which led to the demolition and destruction of the Okuama community.
Following their arrest, the Community, through their lawyers led by Olorogun Albert Akpomudje (SAN) and others, approached the Federal High Court, Warri seeking redress.