Militants kill one soldier, two missing in Bakassi, Cross River

The Nigerian Army today said, in the early hours of the morning, suspected militants led by the declared wanted criminal kingpin, Benjamin Simplee (AKA G1) leader of the Bakassi Strike Force, in several speed boats attacked troops deployed at Efut Esighi waterfront in Bakassi LGA of Cross River State. A statement from Army spokesman Colonel […]

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Niger Delta: Navy arrests leader of Bakassi strike force

The Nigerian Navy said Wednesday night that it has arrested five Niger Delta criminals including the leader of a notorious militant group, one Uduak Etim Thomon of the Bakassi Strike Force. Among crimes said to be perpetrated by the militants are attack on market women and other traders, siphoning of crude oil and destruction of […]

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Militants Take Over 2 Local Governments in Cross Rivers, Chairmen Flee

Armed militias have taken control of two local government areas in Cross River State and displaced virtually every civil authority in the area, Thisday gathered. The militia, generally believed to be members of Bakassi Strike Force, had been operating in the area for some time. But they recently seized control of Bakassi and Akpabuyo local […]

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