The Edo State Government said three soldiers attached to Okomu Oil Palm Plc in Ovia South West Local Government were shot and injured by gunmen.
Chris Nehikhare, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, disclosed this during a visit to the injured soldiers.One of the soldiers remains in critical condition while the other two are also badly injured, he said.
Nehikhare said the state government has promised to cover all medical expenses for the wounded soldiers who are receiving treatment at the Military Base Hospital in Benin. He said,"In Edo State, we have a serious issue with cultism and the activities of Okaigheles in Benin and across the Edo South Senatorial District.
Governor Godwin Obaseki condemned the attack on military personnel and emphasised the need to prevent incidents similar to those in the Odi community in Bayelsa State and recent events in Delta.
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