The Nigerian army on Sunday captured some leaders of the new militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, after a raid on Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State.
The raid, according to sources, came after the militant group bombed another oil facility belonging to Chevron Nigeria Limited.
It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had ordered the military to capture the culprits by all means. Following this order, the military invaded Oporoza twice within a week.
“Members of Nigerian army captured five members of Niger Delta Avengers, one of which is believed to be one of the leaders of the dreaded group. Following the bombing, we established a wide perimeter and initiated a high security search.
“The suspects were taken into the custody of the army in the area, but are yet to make statements or admit if they are members of the Niger Delta Avengers or otherwise. They have been relocated to the 19th Battalion, Nigerian Army, Koko, Warri North”, an army officer said.
It would be recalled that U.S. oil major, Exxon Mobil Corp, on Friday suspended exports from Nigeria’s top crude stream, following strains from unrest and violence by the militant group that have cut production to its lowest in decades.
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