Troops arrest four members of Niger Delta Avengers during an attack in Delta State

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Troops arrest four members of Niger Delta Avengers during an attack in Delta State

Four suspected members of Niger Delta Avengers have been arrested by troops of the Operation Delta Safe during an attack in Delta State.

A statement released by Lt-Col Olaolu Daudu in Bayelsa State on Tuesday, disclosed that the attack occurred at a gas facility in Delta State.

According to Daudu, “Troops deployed at Delta State while on watch at the Nigeria Gas Company Outpost in Batan/Egwa Area of Warri South West Local Government of Delta encountered suspected militants who claimed to be members of Niger Delta Avengers.


“They came in two 200 Horsepower Speed capacity boats but were subsequently engaged and repelled. Effort is ongoing to apprehend the criminals.

“Troops also rescued a Passenger boat from sea robbers at Idoro River in Ozobo Community, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State.

“While trying to escape, the sea robbers’ boat collided with that of the passenger boat and capsized.

“Four of the suspected sea robbers were arrested however, four locally made double barrel guns belonging to the suspects fell into the river.


“Efforts are ongoing to recover the guns while suspects are in custody for further investigation. They are presently in custody for further investigation.”

This is coming at a time when the rampaging militant group blew up a Forcados export line in Batan community of the state.