Nigerian comic, Atunyota Akpobome, popularly often called Ali Baba, has condemned the latest killing of seventeen officers of the Nigerian Military in Delta, describing it as very heinous.
Akpobome, who condemned the act in an interview with journalists in Lagos, stated the grotesque killing of the troopers smacks of abrasion of societal values.
Based on the comic, the killing of troopers confirmed that the nation is affected by poor ethical training within the nation.
“Killing one other human being is dangerous, killing anybody who works for an establishment, particularly an establishment just like the army that protects the folks, is worse.
“While you journey overseas, they (the airport authorities) board army personnel and retired officers first.
“What it means is that we have to totally perceive our values within the nation. That is unlucky.
“You don't respect the military that protects you, you went forward and killed them, regardless of the cause, it's an enormous crime.
“You don't kill a soldier, you don't even push him, punch him or resist arrest. It’s a crime,” stated the comic, who can be from Delta.
He stated anybody injured by the crimes of presidency officers, together with troopers, is anticipated to gather proof and method the related authorities for redress.
Akpobome, nevertheless, appealed to the Public Complaints Fee, Nationwide Steerage Company and different established establishments to defuse tensions and restore public confidence.
DAILY POST recollects that on March 14, no less than 17 senior army officers and troopers of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, deployed to quell clashes between the Okuoma and Okoloba communities in Delta, have been ambushed and killed within the Okuama Ughelli South Native Authorities Space of the state.
