Isa Ado, spokesman of Operation Pulo Shield – the joint force in the Niger Delta – on Tuesday said many militants were killed during an exchange of gunfire with soldiers in Bayelsa state.

Ado said a combined team of suspected militants and sea pirates, attacked his men in Foropa, a community in Southern Ijaw local government area of the state.

He said three soldiers were killed in the incident, revealing that troops had been stationed in the community since 2010.

“The location came under fierce attack and three of our soldiers, who were hit by bullets, died on their way to the hospital,” he told NAN.

“There were so many casualties on the side of the militants, but we cannot precisely know the number.

“The morale of the troops remains high and the sacrifices of these soldiers shall never be in vain; we remain resolute in our determination to stamp out oil theft and illegalities in the Niger Delta region.

“These soldiers gave their lives for peace in the Niger Delta.”

The defence headquarters has threatened to crush militants who have renewed attacks on oil installations in the region.

laprince:
brewing evil.
I hope this is settled.

The location came under fierce attack and three of our
soldiers, who were hit by bullets, died on their way to
the hospital,” he told NAN.
“There were so many casualties on the side of the
militants, but we cannot precisely know the number.

if you read the whole story. they didn't tell us how many militants were killed but they told us how many army men were killed which means they are sending the wrong message







Nigeria newspapers
different headlines. different story

smh

divinehand2003:
How can't you know the number of militants that you killed? Does it mean you fled from the battle ground? Abeg talk true joor.

gud4dbest:
boko boys do im own and left;they were given amnesty.Niger boys were once on stage,they were granted amnesty too;is like they are to stage another scene again...The title of the cinema is 'bloody imbroglio'.U know twas very interesting with gory sight ever since...what an evil cycle in Nigeria!God help us all.

fiizznation:
The federal government shouldn't negotiate with any militants, rather they should use all their military might to crush the ragtag militants. No group should be allowed to hold the country to ransom again

fiizznation:
The federal government shouldn't negotiate with any militants, rather they should use all their military might to crush the ragtag militants. No group should be allowed to hold the country to ransom again