Army Arrests Killers Of Soldiers In Bayelsa

August 24, 2016

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Three militants suspected to have been involved in the killing of four soldiers two weeks ago in Bayelsa State have been arrested.

The suspects were paraded before newsmen on Tuesday by the Nigerian Army. Also on display was a large weapons cache seized from the militants.

The Army said it engaged the militants in a shootout in their creeks on Monday, killing many of them.

The military disclosed that it would continue to protect oil facilities in the Niger Delta region of the country.

Dipo Olowookere

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan.

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