Joint Military Taskforce, JTF, deployed in Rumuji Community, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State yesterday reportedly killed three suspected criminals.
We gathered that the suspects had entered a military base at Rumuji and had allegedly attempted to steal military uniforms before they were caught.
This happened just a day after suspected criminals in military camouflage invaded two communities in the area, attacked residents and stole many valuables.
According to sources, the JTF operatives had gone out for patrol around the community square where traditional masquerade was on before the suspects entered.
The source added that some of the personnel that were watching over the camp noticed strange moves and opened fire when they saw the hoodlums already trying to escape with some valuables including army uniforms.
It was further learnt that the development ignited tension as the military men laid siege to Rumuji-Ibaa Junction in search of alleged accomplices of the criminals.
When contacted, the spokesman for the JTF, Major Ibrahim Abdulahi, said that he has not been briefed on the development.
