Martin Odiete, Abuja
The Nigerian Military has stated that its troops of 146 Battalion deployed in Bonny Island on 12 May 2020, successfully raided and destroyed an identified pirates/militants hideout in Arugbanama Community in Bonny LGA of Rivers State.
According to a statement signed by the Defence Media Operation Coordinator, Major General John Enenche, he noted that during the operation, the Nigerian troops exchanged fire with the militants/pirates resulting in the neutralization of 2 of the criminals as well as recovery of one(1) AK 47 Rifle, one(1) Pump Action Rifle, one(1) Pistol, seven(7) AK 47 Rifle magazines, one(1) Pistol magazine, one round of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 102 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 3 rounds of 9mm ball ammunition, one live cartridge, one camouflage uniform, one head gear, one speed boat and Four 85 Horse Power engines.
Major General Enenche also revealed that in the early hours of 12 May 2020, troops of 3 Battalion (Rear) while on routine patrol arrested a suspected criminal named Stephen Eboje along Warri-Sapele Road in Uvwie LGA of Delta State and recovered one AK 47 Rifle from the suspect.
“The Military high command congratulates the gallant troops for their resilience, courage and dedication to the noble cause of defending our fatherland against the criminal elements. While the general public is requested to continue to provide credile information to Armed Forces of Nigeria on criminality in their environment,” h
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