Navy destroys 6 kidnappers camp in Cross River

The Nigerian Navy Ship Victory (NNSV) has disclosed that it has destroyed no fewer than six camps used by various notorious kidnap gangs in Cross River and recovered various weapons.

This was made known by the former Commander, NNSV, Commodore Chiedozie Okehie during his handover ceremony in Calabar on Friday.

Okehie said they destroyed six camps used by notorious kidnappers and rescued victims.

Okehie, who served as commander for nine months, said that they carried out various kinetic operations involving several clearance of sea robbers and militants.

He warned criminals in the state, especially those operating on the waterways to desist from the act, adding that the Navy would deal ruthlessly with anyone perpetrating any form of criminality.

He said that under his command during the period, NNSV made some modest achievements touching across the deliverables as contained in the Chief of Naval the Staff Strategic Directives.

“In this regard, NNSV as one of the Type A Operations Base played a critical role in ensuring sustained presence and ensuring credible deterrence within its designated Maritime Area of Operations.

“In addition, the base conducted kinetic operations involving several clearance operations against sea robbers, kidnappers and militants.