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Killers of three soldiers in Bayelsa State arrested

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Bayelsa Waterways Security Taskforce arrested some men suspected to be killers of three soldiers, carting away some military arms and ammunition.

The Bayelsa Waterways Security Taskforce has arrested some men suspected to be killers of three soldiers weeks ago.

The bandits had attacked a military post, August 10th, in Nembe water ways killing three military personnel and carting away some military arms and ammunition, including a gun boat.

They were caught by the task force, led by an ex militant leader, Master Africanus Ukporasia. 

The bandits were apprehended at Olugbobiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

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The incident occurred early hours, with civilian casualties as a result of stray bullet which hit people around the waterside killing two people instantly.

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