The Nigerian Navy says it has arrested one of the top
leaders of a militant group called Bakassi Strike Force (BSF) destroying oil
and gas installation in Niger Delta. The arrest of the militant is part of
efforts to eliminate unwholesome activities by criminals in the Niger Delta.
The suspected militant, Mr. Uduak Thompson aka SANGATA, was
arrested on Sept. 12, in his hideout in Calabar by a joint team from Nigerian
Navy Ship VICTORY and Defence Intelligence Agency.
A statement by Director of Naval Information, Commodore
Christian Ezekobe, in Abuja, recalled that some top members of the BSF had
earlier been arrested.
"The gang was alleged
to have particularly attacked market women on Sept. 4, 2016 at Oyorokoro
Community. These arrests bring to fore, the commitment of the NN and other
security agencies to stamp out the menace of criminal brigandage in the region.
Investigation into these untoward activities has commenced and the perpetrators
will be handed over to prosecuting agencies for further action," he said.
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