The troops of 5 Battalion, Nigerian Army have arrested two gang members responsible for killing of four soldiers and the abduction of two Korean expatriates in Rivers State.
A statement by the Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah said troops projected force into the hideout of the criminal gang at Kalaogbokolo in Ahoada West Local Government Area, Rivers State.
The gang according to the statement is responsible for the killing four soldiers and the abduction of two Korean expatriates, who were staff of Daewoo company on 12 December 2023 at Kalaogbokolo in Ahoada West Local Government Area (LGA), Rivers State.
The operations was conducted, following credible intelligence on the return of the wanted criminals to the Community leading to a cordon and search operations, that led to the recovery of several arms and ammunitions.
They include, one AK 47 riffle, one Fabrique Nationale rifle and one Pump action gun. Other recoveries include two locally made rifles, three Ak 47 magazines, one FN magazine as well a three rounds of 7.62mm (Special) and 13 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO) amongst others.
While, exploiting the area for further discoveries, the suspects attempted to escape into the bush and were neutralized after a long pursuit.
The 6 Division, Nigerian Army in the statement assured the public that no matter how long it takes, criminals who are involved in such destard act will pay a heavy price for their actions.
The Division equally reiterated it's commitment to safeguard lives and property while falling calling on members of the public to continue to provide actionable Intelligence on the activities of such criminal gangs to the security agencies.
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