There was tension in the creeks last weekend in Delta State, as a group of peacekeepers who were ex-militants, engaged a notorious militant leader, sea pirate and kidnap kingpin, popularly known as MK and his gang allegedly terrorising Delta and Edo states in a heavy shootout
The due, it was gathered lasted several hours on Abigboro River in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.
According to sources, since Saturday night, it was a total war between the militant leader and the ex-militants known as Creek Dragons, who laid siege to the two escape routes and confiscated a boat belonging to MK, which they took to Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom.
Our correspondent gathered that the militant leader and his boys beat a retreat after the shootout on Friday night, but there was apprehension in surrounding communities that the clash would continue.
The creek dragons reportedly working for government were instructed to invade the hideout of the militant leader and stop his rampaging attacks and kidnap activities.
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State, Muhammed Ali, could not be reached, as of press time for comments. However, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bright Edafe told newsmen that he’s not aware of the development yet.
Chairman of Delta Waterways/Land Security Committee, Warri, Boro Opudu, who confirmed knowledge of the clash, promised to get back to newsmen with details.
However, Senior Special Assistant, SSA, Security Matters, to the Governor of Delta State, Daniel Ezekiel, in his comment on the development said: “In the confrontation that happened two nights ago (Friday) MK suffered a heavy casualty as one of his speed boats was seized in the battle and taken away to Oporoza.
“For the militant leader, MK to know that this time around it is not going to be business as usual, the two entrance points to the creek where he and his criminal gang are hiding have been blocked by creek dragons monitoring when and how they will move out.
“I want to use this medium to say thank you to security agencies and creek dragons for taking the battle to this notorious kidnapper. I call on the Chief of Army staff to establish a military base at their known hub in Edo State, which the criminal elements take as a safe haven,” he added.
