N/Delta crisis: US, Nigeria okay immediate resolution

THE governments of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the United States of America have sought for an immediate and peaceful resolution to the crisis in Niger Delta.‎

This effort was part of the highlights of a meeting between the American National Security Adviser, Susan Rice and Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno at the White House recently.

The two National Security Advisers met at the White House to discuss opportunities to expand cooperation between Nigeria and the United States.

Ambassador Rice welcomed the progress that Nigeria and its regional partners have made in the fight against Boko Haram, now known as ISIL’s West Africa Province.

She encouraged Nigeria to maintain focus on defeating the group militarily while establishing good governance and providing basic services in liberated areas.

They also discussed the urgent need for international collaboration to support the Government of Nigeria’s response to the humanitarian emergency in northeast Nigeria.

‎Meanwhile, troops of 13 Brigade, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, have, in a coordinated operation, arrested a suspected high ranking militant kingpin Mr Victory Benjamin (aka Abuja Daddy and G3) and three others.

The kingpin was arrested at Saint Joseph Hospital, Ikot Ene junction, Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross Rivers State while attempting to collect ransom from one of their kidnapped victim’s relations.

In a related development, troops of the same formation have also arrested three militants with locally-made pistol and some cartridges while robbing victims around Refugees Camp at Efut Isigi in Bakassi Local Government Area, Cross Rivers State.