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Security Operatives Interrogate Suspected Militant over Death of Two Soldiers in Niger Delta
Posted by George on Wed 01st Jun, 2016 - tori.ngSecurity operatives in the Niger Delta region are currently investigating some pipeline vandals over their nefarious activities in the south-south region.
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta, has interrogated seven suspects over various criminal activities in the coastal region of Delta.
Muhammed Garba, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, told journalists on Wednesday at the Warri Naval Base that the suspects were apprehended in the last one week in Batan community and environs, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta.
He said five others were yet to be interrogated, while seven Cotonou boats and 490 metric tons of illegally refined diesel were also apprehended in the period.
Mr. Garba said five of them were interrogated for alleged involvement in the recent bombing of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) installations.
The Naval boss explained that one of the suspects was involved in the alleged killing of two soldiers on May 10 in Batan community, while the last suspect was being quizzed for extortion.
He said that the suspects would be handed over to the relevant authority for prosecution after the preliminary investigation by the navy.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a roll of cable, car battery and dynamites recovered from the suspects were also displayed to journalists.
Muhammed Garba, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, told journalists on Wednesday at the Warri Naval Base that the suspects were apprehended in the last one week in Batan community and environs, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta.
He said five others were yet to be interrogated, while seven Cotonou boats and 490 metric tons of illegally refined diesel were also apprehended in the period.
Mr. Garba said five of them were interrogated for alleged involvement in the recent bombing of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) installations.
The Naval boss explained that one of the suspects was involved in the alleged killing of two soldiers on May 10 in Batan community, while the last suspect was being quizzed for extortion.
He said that the suspects would be handed over to the relevant authority for prosecution after the preliminary investigation by the navy.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a roll of cable, car battery and dynamites recovered from the suspects were also displayed to journalists.
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