– The Nigerian Navy has apprehended the leader of the
militant group, Bakasi Strike Force, Uduak Etim Thompon
– Thompson was arrested alongside four other members of
his group
– The militant leader was arrested at his hideout in calabar
Leader of the militant group, Bakasi Strike Force (BSF) has
been apprehended by the Nigerian Navy.
The Nigerian Navy says it has apprehended the leader of
Bakassi Strike Force (BSF)
The navy said on Wednesday, September 14, that it has
arrested five Niger Delta criminals including the leader of a
notorious militant group, one Uduak Etim Thompson.
Among crimes said to be perpetrated by the militants are
attack on market women and other traders, siphoning of
crude oil and destruction of pipelines.
A statement signed by Commodore Christian Ezekobe,
Director of Navy Public Relations said, “As part of efforts to
eliminate unwholesome activities perpetuated by criminals in
the Niger Delta, the Nigerian Navy has arrested one of the top
leaders of a group which goes by the name Bakassi Strike Force
(BSF).
“The suspected Militant Mr Uduak Etim Thompson aka
SANGATA was arrested on 12 September 2016 at his hideout in
Calabar by a joint team from Nigerian Navy Ship VICTORY and
Defence Intelligence Agency. ”
“It would be recalled that some top members of the BSF had
earlier been arrested.
“In a related development, the patrol team deployed by Naval
Outpost (NOP) Ikuru arrested 4 suspected notorious sea robbers
who were alleged to be responsible for several attacks and
robbery incidences at Oyorokoro, Ataba, Kaa and Oyorokoro
communities in Andoni Local government area of Rivers state.
“The gang was alleged to have particularly attacked market
women on 4 September 2016 at Oyorokoro Community.
“These arrests bring to fore the commitment of the Nigerian
Navy and other security agencies to stamp out the menace of
criminal brigandage in the region.
“Investigation into these untoward activities have commenced
and the perpetrators will be handed over to prosecuting
agencies for further action.”
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