Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE
in line with its mandate to rid Niger Delta of all criminal acts of militancy
and kidnappings in a special operation repelled an attack on
troops location
around Ajakpa community in the creeks of Southern Ondo State last night. The
attack was led by one notorious gang leader, Ossy Ibori with a hideout at
Ajakpa, Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The leader was gunned down
during the gun duel, along with some of his his gang members. His body was
identified by some of the locals in the area. While search for other criminals
who jumped into the water with gunshot wounds is ongoing, troops had recovered
one AK-47 Rifle and 4 Magazines.
It could be recalled that,
criminal gangs led by late Ossy Ibori have been terrorising parts of Lagos,Ogun
and Ondo states prior to this operation. They committed many atrocities
threatening the peace and security of the general areas. Last month, the gang
kill an army captain and 2 Policemen at Ikorodu. Also late last year, abducted
students and staff of a secondary school.
The criminals in addition, carried
out several attacks at Ese-Odo community around Ajakpa,Safarogbo and Balowo
areas. The need to flush them out from their hudeout became necessary to ensure
peace and sexurity in Ondo state.
Sadly in the process, one gallant soldier
paid the supreme price while 3 others sustained gun shot wounds. They have
since been moved to military hospital for proper medical attention.
While the
operation is ongoing, let me appeal to law abiding residents of the affected
communities to remain calm, vigilant and support our troops with valuable
information on whereabouts of other criminals.
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