The Nigerian Navy has launched a major offensive against militants and kidnappers operating along the Calabar–Oron channel in Cross River State.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho.
According to him, the operation was carried out by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory in collaboration with the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, targeting Dayspring Island following a rise in kidnapping and related criminal activities in the area.
Folorunsho revealed that the operation led to the destruction of a hideout linked to a wanted militant kingpin identified as “Juju.”
He added that the effort was strengthened by the establishment of a forward security outpost at Idung 1 (Peacock Crossing), providing troops with a strategic position to monitor and control surrounding creeks and waterways.
The Navy spokesperson noted that personnel, working alongside troops of the Nigerian Army’s 13 Brigade, forced suspected militants to abandon their camps while securing key routes and limiting their movement.
“Further operations in the area led to the discovery and destruction of a militant hideout linked to a notorious suspect known as ‘Juju’ in the Idung axis,” he said.
