Delta militants, army clash

on July 6, 2017

No mention of casualties.

Militants, army engage in gun battle in Calabar

There was a deadly gun battle between Niger Delta militants and men of the Nigerian army over attempt to kidnap an oil dealer in the Anantigha axis of Calabar, Cross River state.

The Punch reports that the attack occurred on Wednesday, July 5 as the militants came out of the one of the creeks in an attempt to kidnap the oil magnate.

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Source: naij.com

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