Troops Burst Kidnappers Den, Rescue Two Victims in Bayelsa State



Troops of Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe have raided camps of sea robbers/pirates and kidnappers at Oluwasiri and Agbidama creeks in Brass and Ekeremor Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State.

Commander of Operation Delta Safe, Rear Admiral Apochi Sulaiman told a news briefing in Yenagoa that during the operations in Oluwasiri particularly, the troops rescued two kidnapped victims.

He said one of the victims who sustained gunshot injury during the crossfire is currently receiving medical attention in one of their facilities in Port Harcourt.

The commander said items recovered during the raids include: one HK 21E rifle, one rocket propelled gun launcher, 4 AK 47 rifles, 3 pistols, 61 pieces of 12.7/108mm ammo, 5 empty rifles magazine, one empty pistol magazines, 36 pieces of 7.62mm ammo, 15 pieces of 9mm ammo among others items.

He said the Joint Task Force is resolved to ensure peaceful socio-economic environment for business to thrive.


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