Jubilation erupted in Okuama community in Ugheli Local Government Area of Delta State, on Thursday, where 17 soldiers were killed in March 2024.
The jubilation came when a Federal High Court sitting in Warri announced freedom for a professor and other community leaders.
Arthur Ekpekpo, a professor, and other Okuama leaders and chieftains were arrested and clamped into detention in August 2024 following killing of 17 soldiers in the area.
One of the leaders died in detention, bringing anguish to the community. The incident made ceaseless headline news.
Now, days of uncertainty over the fate of the detained community leaders seem to have come to an end. Indigenes contacted by this Correspondents said laughter has returned to their faces since March 2024.
