Perhaps ahead of the February 16 presidential elections, gunboats, said to number about 20, have been deployed to parts of inflammable Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. “The subtle deployment of troops to the Gbaramatu Kingdom by the Nigerian armed forces called for concern. “IYC chose to keep silent over the incident because the military has earlier denied sending troops to the Kingdom. “Currently, the more than 20 armoured gunboats stationed in the Gbaramatu Kingdom have been carrying out stop and search operations thereby hindering free movements of people in the Creeks. Is OPDS part of the troops allegedly manning gunboats in Gbaramatu kingdom, Delta State now ahead of elections?

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 01, 2019 18:22 UTC