Niger Delta Joint Task Force has seized hand grenades, AK 47 rifle magazines, among other items from five suspected political thugs.
Task Force Commander, Major General Alani Okunlola, disclosed on Friday that the force had seized 36 hand grenades, two AK 47 rifle magazines, a pair of military uniform, combat boots and a bag containing personal belongings.
While narrating how the items were seized, he said “On December 3, 2015, following a tip-off, our troops arrested five suspected political thugs in their hideouts at Okaka, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, while on patrol.
“They were arrested while in possession of 36 hand grenades, two empty AK 47 rifle magazines, a pair of military uniform, combat boots and a bag containing personal belongings.”
He added that the force was investigating the five arrested suspects to determine their intentions.
Bayelsa Residents would be going to the polls today to elect their next governor.