The Nigerian army has confirmed losing two of its men to Niger Delta militants.
John Unuakahlu, assistant director army public relations, confirmed the incident, saying four civilians were also killed in the incident which happened in the Warri South West local government area of Delta state.
Unuakahlu also said a soldier sustained injury, and another has been declared missing.
“At about 5:50pm on 1 June 2016, Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC) houseboat deployed at Ejere junction in Warri south local government area was attacked by suspected armed militants group,” he said in a statement.
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“The suspected militants approached the Houseboat in Five (5) speed boats mounted with 250 horse power engines and disguised as normal commuters.
“During the deliberate attack 2 soldiers were killed, one wounded, one soldier missing while 4 civilian staff attached to the house boat were shot dead. The attack occurred when other members of the troops were on pipeline patrol.
“The brigade out rightly condemn the attack on our personnel carrying out their constitutional duties and other innocent staff. The brigade will not be deterred by such dastardly acts, but will remain resolute in discharging its constitutional duties.
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“Furthermore, those who carried out the criminal acts will surely be sought, apprehended and brought to justice.”
The unfortunate incident happened a day after the Niger Delta Avengers, the group which has claimed responsibilities for most of the attacks in the region, threatened to kill soldiers.
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