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Article: VOA NEWS: NIGERIAN MILITARY CLASH WITH MILITANTS IN NIGER DELTA

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November 15, 2006
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The Voice of America issued the following story:

By Gilbert da Costa

Nigeria's security forces clashed with militants, Wednesday, heightening security concerns in the volatile Niger Delta. Militants are continuing their occupation of two facilities in the region.

Police commissioner for Bayelsa state, Hafiz Ringim says two militants may have been killed and another arrested, in Wednesday's clash.

"This morning, there was an encounter between the navy and another group of militants at the Okoromar area. Two militants were said to have been killed, but one I can assure you has been arrested and is with the police right now," he said.

The Nigerian military has stepped up security patrols in ...

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