Residents of Ben ama and Tengele ama communities, Oluasiri clan in Nembe local government area of Bayelsa state – have accused the military joint task force of killing villagers after early morning raid in the area today. According to reports, about four persons were killed and several other persons injured.

Among the victims were 2 young men and a nursing mother with her 2 months old baby, who was killed after bullets allegedly pieced through the baby to the mother from the back.

The military raid reportedly lasted for about 8 hours as the troops searched for militants in the area, according to reports from the villagers who are now counting their losses.