The Nigerian Army has issued a statement regarding the gunning down of two of their colleagues under Nigerian Army 2 Brigade Port Harcourt at Abonema, Rivers State.
The statement read in part:
“About 11:00 am today Thursday 17 March 16, troops on Patrol in Abonema, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State had a fierce encounter with a group of unknown gunmen suspected to be sea pirates. Our men displayed extraordinary gallantry,
“Unfortunately, an officer and a soldier who sustained various degrees of injury during the encounter lost their lives. We are in pursuit of the criminals and we will surely get them. All law abiding citizens are urged to remain calm and advised to go about their lawful activities."
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