BREAKING: Army nabs 2 members of Niger Delta Avengers

– Two suspected members of the Niger Delta Avengers have been apprehended by the army

– The suspects were paraded at the Warri Naval Base

– The 2 NDA members are said to be behind attacks on Chevron’s facilities within May and July 2016

The Nigerian Navy, on Saturday, August 13 paraded two suspects believed to members of the dreaded militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA).

Parading the suspects at the Warri Naval Base, Warri, Commander, NNS Delta, Commodore Joseph Dzunve said the suspects were behind series of attack on oil and gas facilities especially in Warri South West Council Area of the state.

Commodore Dzunve, disclosed that the suspects were behind the attacks on Chevron Nigerian Limited (CNL) facilities within May and July 2016.

The two suspects who were identified as Stanley Toghan and Felix Miyenminiye were arrested in Sapele area of the state.


The Naval Chief said: “You are all aware of the recent series of attack on oil and gas facilities in the Niger Delta and in particular Delta State for which some groups/persons have claimed responsibilities.
“Today, I am pleased to inform you that after persistent efforts, the Nigerian Navy Ship Delta, being part of the maritime component of the Operation Delta Safe, has arrested two suspects responsible for the attack on Chevron facilities, witnessed between May and July2016, around Warri North axis of Delta state.”

Meanwhile, following reports, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has vehemently denied having any ties with the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) and the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA).

He disclosed this through his lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor while briefing newsmen in Abuja. He said: “Nnamdi Kanu is not opposed to political solution in resolving his present politically orchestrated ordeal as he welcomes genuine political solution to this case.

“In the past few days, the media was awash with news on negotiation going on between the federal government and the members of MEND where our client’s name, Nnamdi Kanu conspicuously featured.

“It is on the note that we need to inform the public that Nnamdi Kanu has no connection, contact, ties or any form of relationship with the members of the MEND.

“As such , MEND has no implied, direct or express authority of Nnamdi Kanu to represent him or independent people of Biafra (IPOB). “In any purported negotiation, going on between MEND and the federal government. The general public is advised to ignore and disregard the falsehood being peddled by MEND

NIGERIA U23 - DENMARK U23: DREAM TEAM FACE TRICKY QUARTERFINAL CLASH

Samson Siasia's side hopes of progress comes under serious threat with injury to Etebo, which means they need a good replacement against the Danish's charges
Nigeria will face Denmark U23 in the quarter final of the Rio Olympics men's football event in Salvador without Oghenekaro Etebo.

The Dream Team VI advanced to the knockout stages finishing atop Group B with back-to-back wins against Japan and Sweden before they fell 2-0 to Colombia in their last preliminary game.

The African U23 kings who missed out of the 2012 Olympic seek to reach the semifinal for the third time, but must subdue the Europeans hoping for a last four spot for the first time in 96 years.

The match at Fonte Nova Arena is the second between the teams in the space of two months, Emil Larsen netted three times ensured Denmark thumped Nigeria 6-2 in the Suwon tournament in South Korea in June.

“When you make too many changes, it won't work the way you expected,” says Siasia.

“Going into the knockout stage, that's a different ball game. If you lose, you go home, so all those mistakes we have been making mostly in the backline have to be corrected.

“We didn't do a good job on the Colombian forwards. We really have to work harder on our defending.

"In the first half, we had a couple of good chances and Etebo had a very good one that he should have scored. But one good thing about him is that he always put himself in good positions.

“He didn't score today; that's football. Hopefully, in the next game, we can convert our chances and defend better."