Navy Arrests Militant Kingpin in Bayelsa, Recovers Weapons
On August 22, 2026, personnel from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Formoso, in collaboration with local security, arrested wanted militant kingpin Mr. Sunday Godlaw and his associate Mr. Prosper Tumbe at Opugbene, Akassa, in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The arrests followed credible intelligence regarding Godlaw's movements after he fled a raid on his camp at Fununu Community on August 6.
The operation led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle, three loaded magazines, and a mobile phone. During interrogation, Godlaw and Tumbe confessed to terrorizing, kidnapping, and killing civilians in nearby communities, contributing to persistent fear and insecurity among residents.
The Commanding Officer of FOB Formoso, Capt. S.K. Haruna, praised the troops for their professionalism and reaffirmed the base's commitment to ongoing operations against criminal elements.
Search operations continue to locate other suspected associates who escaped during the encounter.
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