Soldiers Attack Militants And Burn Their Shrine (see photos)

Soldiers on Operation Crocodile Smile II have launched an attack on militants in Delta state where they recovered some
ammunition used by the militants.


According to Sahara Reporters, the
operation was launched on Tuesday, October 17 in Ajakurama, Gelegele and
Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area.



It was reported that the soldiers discovered the camp of the militants who fled when
they sighted the soldiers.


The soldiers recovered weapons and set fire to the shrines.


One of the community leaders confirmed
the operation.


He said: "Soldiers stormed our communities in search of criminals, especially armed
militants involved in criminal activities as part of the exercise of the Operation Crocodile Smile II, which was flagged off in
Delta State last week. The militants, on sighting the uniformed men, fled their
camp and the soldiers set on fire their shrines and recovered several items,including ammunition."


Some of the weapons recovered from the
militants.



Members of the community were relieved by the presence of the soldiers.





"Ajakurama community is the center of havoc for the militants in Warri North GLA.Ajakurama community was completely
combed by the men of Operation Crocodile Smile II and all hideouts of criminals were
destroyed," one member of the community said.



"As we talk, militants like Felix Odowu, Osuwo Osiya and a notorious gang leader
popularly known as 'Double Prince' have all fled to the neighboring Ondo State
following a hot chase by the soldiers.



"One of the notorious militant ring leaders popularly called 'Blessing Magic,' who was
said to have led the Lagos attack that took place at Ikorodu River where many soldiers
lost their lives, also fled the camp when the Operation Crocodile Smile II troops stormed
the area in the operation.



Also, one Godwin Namu, a priest in charge of the militants
shrines called 'Egbesu,' fled to Aberie/Okosun forest in Edo State to take cover."



Soldiers attack militants, burn their shrine.



The Agadagba of Egbema Kingdom, HRM G.E.O. Tiemo applauded the army for the
operation.


He said: "Though the militants threatened to stage a comeback, which the army is
adequately ready to deal with, I must say that the Commanding Officer of the 19
Battalion, Koko, must be commended for
the successful operation."Some of the items recovered include include 320 x 5.65mm
ammunition, 3x AK-47 magazine, a Techno phone, a world receiver radio, a GoTV
decoder, a Sharp DVD, motor saw, a life vest,and army camouflage.