Military confirms attack on Jetty

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has confirmed attack on its location at Nembe Jetty, near Ogolomabiri Community in Bayelsa State by suspected oil bunkerers on Saturday morning.

 The confirmation was contained in a statement issued by the acting Director of Defence Information, Col. Rabe Abubakar.

Abubakar said the incident was under investigation, adding that the Joint Task Force Operation PULO SHIELD has moved into action to arrest and apprehend perpetrators of the attack. “The military will deal decisively with anybody or group involved in this and similar acts of attacks or sabotage on the nation’s economy,’’ Abubakar was quoted as saying.

 Abubakar advised those in the affected community to go about their normal businesses. He also solicited their cooperation by giving timely information to the military or any other security agency to avert a re-occurrence.

(NAN)