Suspected cultists arrested
Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army on Wednesday shot dead five suspected cultists during gun battle in Omoku, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers.
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Maj.-Gen. Kasimu Abdulkarim, who confirmed the killings, said the battle was part of “Operation Cleanup” of cultists and militants terrorising residents.
According to him, troops have so far recovered five AK 47 assault rifles from cultists in the area since January 1.
“Army 6 Division has recorded appreciable successes in its bid to rid the local government of cultists and brigands,” Abdulkarim added.
Community sources disclosed that the incident started when troops stormed the area after receiving distress call over the cultists.
Eyewitness account said the suspected…
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