100 Arrested As Army Uncovers Militia Training Camp In Rivers
The Nigerian Army says it has uncovered an illegal militia training camp near the orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at Nonwa Gbam in Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State.
This was revealed in a statement on Thursday by the Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Col. Aminu Iliyasu.
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Iliyasu disclosed that over 100 recruits undergoing military type of training were arrested at the camp.
The deputy spokesperson said the discovery was made today during a routine surveillance of the area by troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army.
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DISCOVERY OF AN ILLEGAL MILITIA TRAINING CAMP
Troops of 6 Division Nigerian Army (NA) today the 29th November 2018 while on a routine surveillance at Nonwa Gbam, (NYSC Orientation Camp) in Tai Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State, discovered an illegal militia training camp. The troops met over 100 recruits undergoing military type of training.
Preliminary investigations into the discovery has commenced in conjunction with sister security agencies in the state to fish out the sponsors of the militia and the training camp.
Recall that similar illegal militia training camps were discovered and disbanded in Benue and Taraba States earlier in the year and measures were promptly taken to forestall breach of security and safety of citizens.
You are kindly requested to disseminate the above information to the general public for awareness. Thank you for your usual cooperation.
AMINU ILIYASU
Colonel
Deputy Director Army Public Relations
