Lt.-Col. Danjuma Danjuma, spokesman for the Nigerian Army 6 Division in Port Harcourt, disclosed this development in a statement issued on Monday.
The Rivers government has announced the death of nine individuals following a suspected cholera outbreak in Andoni and Akuku-Toru LGAs.
The Rivers CP has ordered police personnel to ensure the swift arrest of the fleeing suspects.
He attributed the relative peace in the state to the collaborative efforts between the government and security agencies.
According to her, the incident occurred on Monday night.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori says any contractor who executes shoddy jobs in the state would be sanctioned and blacklisted by his administration.
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Portharcourt tops the list as the most dangerous city, with 85 incidents reported, which primarily include violent crimes such as armed robbery and kidnapping.
The Nigerian Navy forward operation base in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom, says it has apprehended three persons over alleged oil theft.
Mr Danjuma said the army apprehended 15 persons, dismantled 32 artisanal refineries and seized 14 boats during operations.
NDLEA’s director of media and advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the seizures were made between Thursday and Friday at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers.
