JTF kills 2 suspected members of Niger Delta Avengers in Bayelsa

The Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe said it has killed two members of the Niger Delta Avengers and arrested three others on Monday over the killing of four soldiers in Nembe, Bayelsa State.

Some suspected militants on August 8 had killed four soldiers at a checkpoint in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

The gunmen had disguised as mourners, killing the soldiers and going away with their arms and gunboats.

According to the JTF Commander, Rear Admiral Joseph Okojie the troops recovered arms and ammunitions as well as the military gunboats seized from the soldiers.

Okojie said the suspects were traced to a camp at Saraba Creek, near Okiama community, Okigbene in Southern Ijaw local government.

He also said the leader of the militant group in Bayelsa was killed during the operation that took place on Monday.

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