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Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by Mubycrown(m): 5:11pm On Apr 09, 2017
http://www.wazobia9ja.com/2017/04/militants-arrived-in-lagos-kill-5.html

No fewer than five policemen and two soldiers, including an army captain were killed by suspected militants early Sunday morning in Ikorodu Area of Lagos.
Sources told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the bodies of the victims had been removed. The slain Captain was simply identified as Muhammad. There has been no official confirmation of the killings yet.
NAN gathered that the existing presence of the Joint Task Force called Operation Awatse did not deter the militants from operating in the area they were driven away from about a year ago by members of the same task force.
NAN also gathered that the militants had struck at Woodland Estate close to Ishawo Creeks and engaged the security personnel, soldiers and the police, in a gun duel. “At the end of the gun duel, five policemen and two soldiers were reportedly gunned down by the militants,” the source told NAN.
It was unclear if there were any casualties on the part of the militants, although security forces were said to have reinforced and stormed the area for reconnaissance and possible counter-action.
When contacted, the Lagos State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP. Olarinde Famous-Cole, said he was still gathering information on the matter adding that a statement would soon be issued.
Also, the spokesperson of the 81 Division, Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. Olaolu Daudu said that a statement would be released on the incident later.NAN recalled that, on March 13, 2017, it reported the return of the militants to the area.
Residents said they lived in palpable fear. The militants, whose stocks in trade are kidnapping and oil theft, were chased out of the area in Aug. 2016 by the Task Force, after several bloody clashes in the community.
Scores of people were killed during the clashes between militants and residents of Isawo community before the joint military task force was deployed in the area. Famous-Cole told NAN in March that the command was re-strategising the security arrangements in the state, including Ikorodu area.
He said more police patrol teams would be deployed in the area, and urged residents to provide useful information on the activities of the hoodlums. The Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Fergusson Bobai, told NAN: “I don’t have any report yet to suggest that militants are back in those areas.
“But Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has approved the return of swamp buggies to open up the creeks in those areas to enable the security forces carry out in-depth patrols. The swamp buggy is a motor vehicle used to traverse swampy terrain.
Buggies are able to move about on dry land, shallow mud, sand, shallow water and deep mud. The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Idris Ibrahim, on Aug. 4, 2016 visited Isawo creeks and was briefed about the activities of the militants.

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Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by attacker321: 5:40pm On Apr 09, 2017
Seriously?
Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by JackieChan01: 6:00pm On Apr 09, 2017
Thunder scatter Buhari Insha'Allah amin

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Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by Onwardvic(m): 6:03pm On Apr 09, 2017
which of the militants?
Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by jollymizzle(m): 7:23pm On Apr 09, 2017
These cold hearted scoundrels they call militants will get what they are asking for in full measure

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Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by profhezekiah: 8:06pm On Apr 09, 2017
This is insane
Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by Ikwokrikwo: 8:16pm On Apr 09, 2017
South Wàste is officially the most insecure region in Nigeria, closely followed by the north east.

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Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by timecapsule: 8:27pm On Apr 09, 2017
Our forces are found of standing atease at their duties. R.I.P to the dead.
Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by papaejima1: 8:32pm On Apr 09, 2017
Astounding how the Nigerian military comes out the loser in every gun fuel with armed opposition. But come out winners against unarmed civilians and IPOB protesters. undecided

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Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by igwebuike01: 8:33pm On Apr 09, 2017
afonja militants from Ondo. Most peaceful region my foot
Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by sarrkii: 8:33pm On Apr 09, 2017
Any Coward Military Man Killed Deserves No Sympathy.


The Word 'Nigerian Arny Is an Aberration',A Pile Of Injustice..

The Nigerian Military Forces Is Filled With Muslims,Ds Must Be a Bad Omen.

Only Enemies OF State Think Odawise..
Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by seunny4lif(m): 8:47pm On Apr 09, 2017
Hmmmm
This one strong oooooooh
Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by jamace(m): 8:55pm On Apr 09, 2017
sarrkii:
Any Coward Military Man Killed Deserves No Sympathy.


The Word 'Nigerian Arny Is an Aberration',A Pile Of Injustice..

The Nigerian Military Forces Is Filled With Muslims,Ds Must Be a Bad Omen.

Only Enemies OF State Think Odawise..
shocked shocked
Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by igbozionism(m): 9:52pm On Apr 09, 2017
ken
Re: Militants Arrived In Lagos Killed 5 Policemen, 2 Soldiers by ZombiePUNISHER: 10:01pm On Apr 09, 2017
Anarchy everywhere
Violence on the rise
All because Buhari is in aso rock

Is it not time to flog Buhari out of Abuja and back to his daura farm

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