Four members of a criminal gang involved in the murder of four soldiers and abduction of two Korean expatriates in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, have been eliminated by the Nigerian Army.
Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, January 6, 2025.
“In a carefully planned and orchestrated operations, troops of 5 Battalion, Nigerian Army projected force into the hideout of a criminal gang at Kalaogbokolo in Ahoada West Local Government Area, Rivers State,” the statement read.
“The gang was responsible for k!lling of 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. Troops conducted cordon and search operations, which led to the recovery of several arms and ammunitions. These 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. Additionally, two members of the criminal gang were apprehended during the operations. 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 wishes to restate that no matter how long it takes, criminals who are involved in such dastard act will pay a heavy price for their actions.
“The general public is reassured of the Division’s commitment to safeguard lives and property. Members of the public are please enjoined to continue to provide actionable Intelligence on the activities of such criminal gangs to the security agencies.”
