An
army officer simply identified as Major Luke and a soldier were yesterday shot
dead on the waterways of Abonnema-Kalabari, the headquarters of Akuku-Toru
Local Government Area of Rivers State by people described as thugs.
The
thugs reportedly opened fire on the soldiers, injuring five others. The attack
came ahead of tomorrow’s legislative rerun across the 23 local government areas
of the volatile Niger Delta state.
The
Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Port
Harcourt, Capt. Eli Lazarus, who confirmed the “barbaric act”, which heightened
tension in the state, revealed that the soldiers were in pursuit of the
criminals, who he said would surely be apprehended.
Capt.
Lazarus said: “At 11 am on March 17, 2016, troops on patrol along the waterways
in the general area of Abonnema had a fierce encounter with a group of unknown
gunmen, suspected to be sea pirates.
“Our
men displayed extraordinary gallantry during the encounter. Unfortunately, an
officer and a soldier, who sustained various degree of injury, lost their
lives.
“We
are in pursuit of the criminals and we will surely get them. All law-abiding
citizens are urged to go about their lawful activities. The army will continue
to make necessary sacrifices to ensure sustainable peace, security of lives and
property of all.”
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Army? & not the Nigerian Navy fighting in our waterways? Why? Let the army leave this Marine jobs for the Navy.
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