Four soldiers drown in Bayelsa

Troops of Operation Crocodile Smile have suffered a major loss following a boat accident along the Brass Water Front in Brass local government area of Bayelsa State. The incident, it was gathered, occured at about 10:00 am on Monday, and led to the death of four soldiers who drowned and created panic among newly deployed soldiers.

Also missing are service rifles belonging to the missing soldiers.

Though it could not be confirmed the mission of the soldiers in the area, it was not unconnected to the security operations against renewed militancy, sea piracy and search for those threatening to hoist the Niger Delta Republic flag. An indigene of the Community simply identified as Etta, told reporters that attempts by community youths and other soldiers to assist in a rescue operation failed as the drowned soldiers could not be found.