The Defence Headquarters in Nigeria has confirmed an
attack on a military formation in Nembe Jetty, near Ogolomabiri
Community in Bayelsa State.
Suspected oil bunkerers attacked the location on Friday night, killing four soldiers and a policeman.
‘Ugly Incidence’
In a statement on Saturday, the Defence headquarters said that investigations had started.
“The Joint Task Force Operation PULO SHIELD has moved into action to
arrest and apprehend the perpetrators of this unpatriotic and callous
attacks.
“The military will deal decisively with anybody or group involved in
this and similar acts of attacks or sabotage on the nation’s economy,”
the statement read.
It further advised the general public in the affected community to go
about their normal business activities and solicited their cooperation
by given timely information to the military or any other security
agencies to avert future re-occurrence of the ‘ugly incidence’.
The Defence Headquarters also reiterated its commitment to ensuring
the protection of lives and property of innocent citizens nationwide.
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