The commander explained that one of the
suspects, Moses Ushi, was a military
impersonator, who was caught with military
uniform.
The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS DELTA, has arrested
eight suspects, involved in various criminal
activities ranging from pipeline vandalism,
kidnapping and supply of explosives to Niger Delta
Avengers.
The NNS DELTA Commander, Commodore Joseph Dzunve , stated this
on Thursday at the Warri naval base.
Dzunve, who assumed duty as base commander in July, said four pipeline
vandals, apprehended at different illegal refineries spots within the Delta creeks,
were among the suspects.
The commander explained that one of the suspects, Moses Ushi, was a military
impersonator, who was caught with military uniform.
Another suspect, identified as Ebiye Ozano , is an alleged kidnapper,
alleged to have masterminded the killing of one naval officer in the creeks of the
Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta.
He also said that the other two suspects were allegedly involved in supplying
explosives items to the Niger Delta Avengers.
''The two Avengers suspects are identified as Prince David (avengers mechanic)
and Felix Ebiador (avengers supplier).
''The avengers were arrested by my personnel during a trip to deliver batteries,
cables and other explosives to their colleagues in the creeks.
''Ebiador was arrested with explosive cables, batteries and other devices, while
David was the mechanic that repairs their (Avengers) boats whenever they have
problems."