DHQ Confirms Attack in Ogolomabiri Community

The defence headquarters has confirmed the attack at a
Nembe jetty in Ogolomabiri Community of Bayelsa State by
suspected oil bunkers.
A press statement from the defence headquarters has
advised the affected communities to go about their normal
activities as the incident is being investigated. The Joint
Task Force Operation PULO SHIELD is already on the
pursuit of the perpetrators.

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