Two suspects believed to be members of the dreaded militant group Niger Delta Avengers were on Saturday apprehended by men of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta.
Commodore Joseph Dzunve who Paraded the suspects at the Warri Naval Base, Warri said the suspects were behind Chevron Nigerian Limited (CNL) facilities within May and July 2016 and order series of attack on oil and gas facilities especially in Warri South West Council Area of the state.
The two suspects who were identified as Stanley Toghan and Felix Miyenminiye were arrested in Sapele area of the state.
“You are all aware of the recent series of attack on oil and gas facilities in the Niger Delta and in particular Delta State for which some groups/persons have claimed responsibilities,” Dzunve said.
“Today, I am pleased to inform you that after persistent efforts, the Nigerian Navy Ship Delta, being part of the maritime component of the Operation Delta Safe, has arrested two suspects responsible for the attack on Chevron facilities, witnessed between May and July2016, around Warri North axis of Delta state.”
