The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an identified militant network and apprehended three suspects during a raid on a suspected militant camp at Fununu Community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said.
The naval spokesperson said the successful raid was part of its sustained efforts to disrupt militant networks and strengthen security across vulnerable communities and waterways in the Niger Delta.
In a statement on Tuesday, Captain Folorunsho noted that the operation, conducted by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Formoso, “resulted in the arrest of three suspected associates of a wanted militant kingpin, who is allegedly linked to criminal activities, including sea robbery, piracy and illegal black sand mining within the area.”
He added: “A search of the camp led to the recovery of a pump-action rifle with two live cartridges, three AK-47 magazines, four walkie-talkies, a ballistic vest, two camouflage uniforms, mobile phones, a power bank, machetes and a motorcycle. No casualties were recorded during the operation.
“The suspected kingpin and some other members of the group reportedly fled the area during the operation, while the three arrested suspects and recovered items were subsequently handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS), Bayelsa State Command, on 7 August 2026 for further investigation and necessary action.”
Captain Folorunsho said the operation underscored the Nigerian Navy’s continued commitment to dismantling criminal and militant networks, denying them freedom of action and preventing the use of riverine communities as safe havens for unlawful activities.
He assured that the Nigerian Navy would continue to sustain operations in collaboration with relevant security agencies to protect lives and property, secure coastal communities and maintain a safe and secure maritime environment across the Niger Delta.
Linus Aleke
