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Authorities have discovered 25 human skulls at various decomposing stages at four militant shrines tucked inside the creeks of Akpabuyo and Bakassi local government areas, Cross River State.
The shrines, are located at Ikot Ene Idam, Abakpa and Ikang creeks of the councils and belonged to a notorious militant group, the Bakassi Strike Force (BSF).
Military troops of the Operation Delta Safe (ODS) in conjunction with the Joint Task Force (JTF), also found other human body parts that littered the area including a complete human skeleton.
The Deputy Coordinator, Joint Media Campaign Centre (JMCC), Lt. Com. Thomas Otuji, said the operation was conducted by ODS’ Sector 4.
“During the cordon and search operations, the troops discovered 25 human skulls in various stages of decomposition, a complete human skeleton and several other human body parts.
“The shrines were destroyed as troops continue to search for the perpetrators of these heinous acts against humanity. With the clearance of these shrines, the Bakassi Strike Force has effectively been smoked out from the areas it’s used to hold sway.
“It should be noted that the senseless killing of humans for ritual purposes is sacrilegious and will not be tolerated in any form within the Joint Operation Area”.
Otuji said that the troops while combing the creeks arrested two suspects at Idebe Ifak Anam, Ikot Okon Edem and Abakpa in Bakassi.
He said the suspects after preliminary investigation were discovered to be acting as spies for BSF militants.
The shrines, are located at Ikot Ene Idam, Abakpa and Ikang creeks of the councils and belonged to a notorious militant group, the Bakassi Strike Force (BSF).
Military troops of the Operation Delta Safe (ODS) in conjunction with the Joint Task Force (JTF), also found other human body parts that littered the area including a complete human skeleton.
The Deputy Coordinator, Joint Media Campaign Centre (JMCC), Lt. Com. Thomas Otuji, said the operation was conducted by ODS’ Sector 4.
“During the cordon and search operations, the troops discovered 25 human skulls in various stages of decomposition, a complete human skeleton and several other human body parts.
“The shrines were destroyed as troops continue to search for the perpetrators of these heinous acts against humanity. With the clearance of these shrines, the Bakassi Strike Force has effectively been smoked out from the areas it’s used to hold sway.
“It should be noted that the senseless killing of humans for ritual purposes is sacrilegious and will not be tolerated in any form within the Joint Operation Area”.
Otuji said that the troops while combing the creeks arrested two suspects at Idebe Ifak Anam, Ikot Okon Edem and Abakpa in Bakassi.
He said the suspects after preliminary investigation were discovered to be acting as spies for BSF militants.
