Troops under Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have restored normalcy in Ojobi, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, following a communal clash over a leadership tussle in the community. A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, made this known in a post on X. Makama said the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. on April 11 when troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, deployed at Bomadi, responded to distress information about violence between two rival factions. According to Makama, the crisis was triggered by disagreements over alleged attempts by the incumbent community chairman to amend the community leadership constitution to extend his tenure beyond the stipulated one-year term. He said that the disagreement escalated into violent confrontation, resulting in the death of one local resident. He also noted that troops swiftly intervened, restored calm in the area and prevented further escalation of violence. Makama further disclosed that both factions were subsequently invited to Bomadi for peaceful resolution of the dispute. He reaffirmed the commitment of security forces to maintaining peace and preventing communal conflicts across the Niger Delta region.

Human rights activist Goldie Ghamari has criticized the Iranian regime, accusing it of promoting a misleading narrative of success while insisting that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains alive and in good condition.

Speaking during an interview broadcast on Sky News Australia, Ghamari challenged the credibility of the regime’s claims and questioned the consistency of its messaging. She argued that the government’s actions contradict its portrayal of strength and control, pointing to what she described as fear within the leadership.

Ghamari highlighted the absence of a formal state funeral for the former supreme leader, suggesting this omission raises serious doubts about the regime’s confidence and transparency. According to her, such hesitation undermines any assertion of victory being projected to the public.

She stated, “The Islamic regime is too afraid to hold a state funeral for the previous supreme dictator. So how is that winning when the Islamic regime is too afraid to even have a burial for the previous one?”

Her remarks reflect broader criticism of the Iranian leadership, particularly regarding how information is managed and presented both domestically and internationally. Ghamari’s comments suggest that symbolic actions, such as state ceremonies, play a significant role in shaping perceptions of authority and legitimacy.

The interview adds to ongoing discussions about internal dynamics within Iran’s political system and the gap between official narratives and observable developments.