US EditionBetdaq Supports Landmark Surrender of Militants in Cross River State
At least 80 militants surrendered weapons including rifles and explosives, joining an amnesty program supported by military and state government collaboration, officials said.
- On Friday, no fewer than 80 militants operating in the Calabar creeks and parts of Akpabuyo Local Government Area voluntarily surrendered arms and ammunition at the Atimbo Rear Area of Operation OKWOK.
- Amid sustained operations, security agencies say cooperation with the Cross River State Government and other security agencies prompted the voluntary surrender, and the Nigerian Army commended the state's commitment to peace.
- A detailed inventory shows three AK-47 rifles, two pump-action guns, one Mark 4, one G3 rifle, 12 single-barrel guns, 10 AK-47 magazines, one C4 explosive charge, three speedboats, four boat engines, 19 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, and 84 DENGUN cartridges.
- Upon completion of the amnesty process, the militants were handed to the Rapid Response Team from the Cross River State Government and are undergoing Department of State Services profiling at Muka Sam Hotel, Ikot Ansa, Calabar.
- ThankGod Ebikontei, popularly known as Ayibanuagha, led the first camp that presented 39 fighters, while Isaac's group, also called 'Akpokolo Marine Forces' or 'Border Boys,' presented 41 fighters.
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80 militants surrender arms to Nigerian Army in Cross River
No fewer than 80 militants operating in the Calabar creeks and parts of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State have voluntarily surrendered arms and ammunition to the Nigerian Army. The surrender took place on Friday at the Atimbo Rear Area of Operation OKWOK in Akpabuyo LGA, under the supervision of the 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army. The repentant militants came from two camps. The first, led by ThankGod Ebikontei, popularly know…
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