Nigerian Navy personnel destroy 6 kidnappers’ camps in C’River
No fewer than six camps used by kidnap gangs in Cross River State have been destroyed by personnel of the Nigerian Navy who also recovered various weapons.
Commodore Chiedozie Okehie, erstwhile Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship Victory (NNSV), disclosed this during a handover ceremony on Friday in Calabar.
Okehie, who said that the troops rescued abducted victims during the operation, warned criminals in the state, especially those operating on the waterways to desist from the act.
He warned that the Navy would deal ruthlessly with anyone perpetrating any form of criminality in the state.
“In this regard, NNSV as one of the Type A Operations Base played a critical role in ensuring sustained presence and ensuring credible deterrence within its designated Maritime Area of Operations.
“In addition, the base conducted kinetic operations involving several clearance operations against sea robbers, kidnappers and militants.
“In this regard, it is worthy of note that the base destroyed six camps which led to the release of some kidnapped victims, recovery of weapons and other valuable items.
“Furthermore, the base made significant efforts in curbing smuggling and illegal bunkering activities,” Okehie said.
