Two soldiers and six
civilians have been killed during attack on soldiers’ houseboat at
Efe-Ugbokodo area in Delta state
– Death toll is expected to rise, as the details of the fight between
military officers and gunmen remain sketchy
Vanguard reports about a sudden attack launched by a group of armed men
on a military houseboat operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development
Company on Wednesday evening.
The unidentifed militants allegedly killed two soldiers and sank the
houseboat at Efe-Ugbokodo area in Warri South Local Government Area of
Delta state.
READ ALSO: Who are the Nigeria’s newest militants Niger Delta Avengers?
According to several media sources, the onslaught occurred during a
routine patrol conducted by the soldiers deployed to safe-guard oil
facilities around 6.30pm and 8pm.
An anonymous military officer confirmed the attack and added: “I cannot
give you details of the incident but I can confirm to you that a
military houseboat was attacked by suspected militants.
I cannot confirm the number of causalities to you right now as details
of the incident is still trickling in, but am sure that later today, we
would get details on the true position of things.”
READ ALSO: Buhari is afraid to face Niger Delta militants? Read who will
launch Ogoni clean up
Meanwhile, Punch reports about 15 people killed, including ten soldiers.
Although no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack
security sources believe it was carried out by the Niger Delta Avengers
members.
Read more: https://www.naij.com/847888-just-scores-feared-dead-militants-attack-soldiers-delta.html
Read more: https://www.naij.com/847888-just-scores-feared-dead-militants-attack-soldiers-delta.html
Two soldiers and six
civilians have been killed during attack on soldiers’ houseboat at
Efe-Ugbokodo area in Delta state
– Death toll is expected to rise, as the details of the fight between
military officers and gunmen remain sketchy
Vanguard reports about a sudden attack launched by a group of armed men
on a military houseboat operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development
Company on Wednesday evening.
The unidentifed militants allegedly killed two soldiers and sank the
houseboat at Efe-Ugbokodo area in Warri South Local Government Area of
Delta state.
READ ALSO: Who are the Nigeria’s newest militants Niger Delta Avengers?
According to several media sources, the onslaught occurred during a
routine patrol conducted by the soldiers deployed to safe-guard oil
facilities around 6.30pm and 8pm.
An anonymous military officer confirmed the attack and added: “I cannot
give you details of the incident but I can confirm to you that a
military houseboat was attacked by suspected militants.
I cannot confirm the number of causalities to you right now as details
of the incident is still trickling in, but am sure that later today, we
would get details on the true position of things.”
READ ALSO: Buhari is afraid to face Niger Delta militants? Read who will
launch Ogoni clean up
Meanwhile, Punch reports about 15 people killed, including ten soldiers.
Although no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack
security sources believe it was carried out by the Niger Delta Avengers
members.
Read more: https://www.naij.com/847888-just-scores-feared-dead-militants-attack-soldiers-delta.html
Read more: https://www.naij.com/847888-just-scores-feared-dead-militants-attack-soldiers-delta.html
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