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| THE ARRESTED ALLEGED NIGER DELTA AVENGERS |
News Punch yesterday reported that the Nigerian troops claimed it apprehended 10 of the notorious NNPC pipelines vandals called the Niger Delta Avengers.
The Commander, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin City, Farouk Yahaya, while addressing journalists said the suspects were arrested during a cordon and search exercise conducted in Oporozoa community and its environs in Delta State.
Niger Delta Avengers, NDA had claimed responsibility for the destruction of oil and gas installations in the region in recent times.
The suspects were arrested in Oporaza, the headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, following a cordon and search operation conducted in the community.
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| THE ARRESTED ALLEGED NIGER DELTA AVENGERS |
Mr. Yahaya, a Brigadier General, said the arrested suspects may have links with the Niger Delta Avengers. He said guns, ammunition and other equipment were recovered from them.
He said the operation was conducted professionally in line with the code of conduct and rules of engagement of the Nigerian Army.
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