The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the killing of 16 Nigerian military men in Delta State with shock and a heavy heart.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Commission also described the killing as a cowardly act.
The statement said ECOWAS condemns the act in its strongest terms and calls on the government to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
It also urged the warring communities to embrace peace.
According to the statement, “The Commission strongly condemns this cowardly act. It expresses its deepest condolences and sympathies to the families of the fallen soldiers as well as to the Armed Forces, the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“The Commission prays for the peaceful repose of the souls of the gallant soldiers and wishes the injured quick recovery.
“The Commission calls on the authorities to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the gruesome murder of the soldiers and apprehend the perpetrators with the view to bringing them to justice.”
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