Among crimes said to been perpetrated by the militants are attacks on market women and other traders, siphoning of crude oil and destruction of pipelines.
A statement signed by the Director of Navy Public Relations, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, said, “As part of efforts to eliminate unwholesome activities perpetuated by criminals in the Niger Delta, the Nigerian Navy has arrested one of the top leaders of a group which goes by the name Bakassi Strike Force (BSF).
“The suspected militant, Mr Uduak Etim Thompson aka SANGATA was arrested on 12 September, 2016, at his hideout in Calabar by a joint team from Nigerian Navy Ship VICTORY and Defence Intelligence Agency.
”It would be recalled that some top members of the BSF had earlier been arrested.
“Similarly, the patrol team deployed by Naval Outpost (NOP), in Ikuru, have arrested four suspected notorious sea robbers who were alleged to be responsible for several attacks and robbery incidents at Oyorokoto, Ataba, Kaa and Oyorokoro communities in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
"The gang was alleged to have particularly attacked market women on September 4, 2016 at Oyorokoro Community.
“These arrests bring to fore the commitment of the Nigerian Navy and other security agencies to stamp out the menace of criminal brigandage in the region.
“Investigation into these untoward activities have commenced and the perpetrators will be handed over to prosecuting agencies for further action," Ezekobe added.
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