The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, and the Minister of State for Defence, Muhammed Bello Matawalle, had earlier in a statement, condemned the heinous attack. 

They noted that the President had directed the Chief of Defence Staff to thoroughly investigate the incident to ensure that those behind what they termed ‘the cowardly attack’ are held accountable under the law.

Similarly, Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, also condemned the heinous killing of the 16 military personnel in Delta State last week. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria however, faulted the alleged burning of the village by the military – in what can be described as a reprisal.