The Joint Task Force, JTF, in the Niger Delta was forced to abort an operational patrol led by the commander, following the collapse of the Ikang River jetty in Calabar.
The JTF Spokesman, Maj. Ibrahim Abdullahi, said in the statement issued in Yenagoa today that Rear Admiral Suleman Apochi, the JTF Commander, some top military officers and troops, fell into the river as the jetty collapsed.
Abdullahi said that the incident forced the suspension of the patrol christened, Operation Delta Safe, OPDS.
According to him, all the personnel swam out of the river and recovered all the arms and ammunition, adding that some who sustained minor injuries had been treated.
He further said that the troops withdrew to re-strategize and reschedule the operation.
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