In line with the mandate of Operation DELTA SAFE to protect oil and gas infrastructure and deter and prevent militancy, sea robbery, crude oil theft and other
forms of criminality within the Niger Delta region. Troops of Sector 4 Operation DELTA SAFE deployed at Efut Isighi at about 1:00am on 30 September 2016 engaged the Bakassi Strike Force in gun battle that lasted for more than 2 hours. The militants who were in military camouflage uniforms carrying charms and amulets were spotted at Ekpere Effiong creek in Akpabuyo during a special operation by own troops.
The operation led to the killing of 7 members of Bakassi
Strike force militants and recovering of several arms and ammunition. Items
recovered include; Grenade Launcher, 7.62mm NATO belted GPMG ammunition and non
disintegrating MG links.More pictures after the cut.
It should be noted that this latest reprisal attack on own troop position was sequel to ongoing operations and destruction of several militant camps, vehicles, power bike and other household items .
It should be noted that this latest reprisal attack on own troop position was sequel to ongoing operations and destruction of several militant camps, vehicles, power bike and other household items .
It could be recalled
that on 24 of September 2016, this militant group (Bakassi Strike Force)
attacked own troops location at Efut Isighi water front in Southern Cross River
State.
Credit Sahara reporters
Credit Sahara reporters
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