Tension In Rivers As Suspected Militants Kill Four Soldiers

Tension In Rivers As Suspected Militants Kill Four Soldiers

Suspected militants have claimed the lives of four soldiers from the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division in the Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday at Emesu Junction, situated along the Amungboro-Emuphan Road.

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This distressing development was communicated through a statement issued by Major Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the Acting Deputy Director of the 6 Division Army Public Relations Officer.

According to the statement, the soldiers were conducting a routine patrol when they fell victim to an ambush orchestrated by the unidentified gunmen.

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Major Danjuma also mentioned that two employees of the oil company to which the soldiers were attached remain unaccounted for, adding a layer of concern to the already unfortunate situation.

“Suspects allegedly escaped through the Emesu waterside, using the Orashi River. Troops are currently combing the general area to fish out the perpetrators of this dastardly act. Additionally, efforts are ongoing to ensure that the unaccounted oil workers are found,” the statement read.

On his part, the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army/Land Component South, Operation Delta Safe, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, condemned the attack.

“Major General Jamal Abdussalam, while acknowledging the supreme sacrifice paid by the gallant soldiers, strongly condemned this unwarranted attack. He reassured that efforts are ongoing to track down these criminals to pay for their crimes,” he stated.

He assured the general public that troops will not relent until all forms of criminalities are efficiently eliminated within the Niger Delta region.

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