The Nigerian Army has confirmed that its forces have killed two suspects accused of murdering four soldiers who were on protection duty in Rivers.
Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, spokesperson for the Nigerian Army 6 Division in Port Harcourt, in a statement on Tuesday, disclosed that the unidentified members of the gang were eliminated by 5 Battalion troops during an operation at their hideout in Kalaogbokolo, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers.
“The gang killed four soldiers and abducted two Korean expatriates working for Daewoo Nigeria Limited on Dec. 12, 2023.”
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“Two of the gang members were apprehended during the operation but were neutralised after attempting to flee into the bush following a lengthy chase by the soldiers,” he said.
Danjuma clarified that the suspects were located after reliable intelligence indicated that they had returned to the community from their hideouts.
He mentioned that troops seized an AK-47 rifle, a Fabrique National rifle, and a pump-action shotgun.
Additional items recovered included two locally made rifles, three AK-47 magazines, three rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, and 13 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition.
“The Nigerian Army reiterates that, regardless of how long it takes, criminals involved in such heinous acts will face severe consequences for their actions.”
“We assure citizens of the division’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, and we encourage them to continue providing actionable intelligence on the activities of criminal gangs,” he added.
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