Two separate houses of a former militant leader, Solomon Ndigbara has been raided by soldiers of the 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army.
The home of Ndigbara, who’s also known as Osama bin Laden, was raided over alleged gun running and kidnapping.
Ndigbara’s houses in Bua-Yeghe, Gokana LGA of Rivers State was raided on Sunday, while his home in Port Harcourt was ransacked on Monday.
The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Captain Eli Lazarus, confirmed the arrest in a statement.
“Men of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army relying on credible intelligence conducted a raid operation on Sunday 11 January 2016 on the residence of one Mr. Solo also known as “General Solo” in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State.
“Mr. Solomon Ndigbara is suspected of gun running and kidnapping activities. Sadly, supporters of the suspect mobilised and staged a protest against the raid.”
“During the protest, several property belonging to the suspect and other innocent citizens were destroyed. Investigation into the suspected criminal activities of Mr. Solomon is ongoing.”
“The Brigade enjoins all law-abiding citizens in the area to go about their lawful activities as the military will continue to work assiduously to ensure the protection of lives and property of all.”
