More troops for Delta

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Nigerian Navy deploys 3,400 troops to tackle piracy, oil theft

Yemi Oluwadare

The Nigerian Navy has deployed four warships and 3,400 troops to tackle piracy, oil theft and vandalism of critical oil and gas installations at the nation’s maritime environment.

The Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. James Oluwole, announced the deployment, codenamed “Exercise Sharkbite’’, on Thursday in Onne, Rivers.

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Source: today.ng

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