The Nigerian military has captured five militant members of the Niger Delta Avengers, the group which has recently taken up arms against the Nigerian state in the Niger delta region.

The suspects were reportedly taken to the 19th Battalion, Nigerian Army, Koko, Warri North.

According to the Vanguard, military sources confirmed that soldiers invaded Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in the hunt for the militants.

President Buhari has already vowed to crush the NDA who have constituted a menace to the society with their actions and the invasion by the military was a strong show of force in that regard.

According to the Vanguard, a source said on Friday’s arrests, “They (suspected Avengers’ militants) were arrested immediately the blast occurred following the cordoning off  of the scene of the incident by security operatives stationed to protect oil facilities in the area.

“The suspects were taken into the custody of the army in the area, but are yet to make  statements or admit if they are members of the Niger Delta Avengers or otherwise.”