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Nigeria nabs suspects over pipeline attack in oil-rich state

Xinhua, June 2, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Nigerian Navy has arrested seven people on suspicion of criminal activities in the oil-rich coastal Delta state.

Rear Admiral Muhammed Garba, a flag officer, on Wednesday said the suspects were caught in the last one week in and near Batan community.

Seven boats and 490 metric tons of illegally refined diesel were found during the arrest, Garba told reports at the Warri Naval Base.

He said five suspects were being interrogated over alleged involvement in a recent bombing at installations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.

He said another suspect was allegedly involved in killing two soldiers on May 10 in Batan community, while the last suspect was accused of extortion.

The suspects will be handed over to relevant authorities after the preliminary probes by the navy. Endit