JTF set to dislodge John Togo

The Nation

25 December 2010

JTF set to dislodge John Togo

THE Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta is considering a final push to rid the Niger Delta of impenitent militants, especially the leader of the Niger Delta Liberation Force, ‘General’ John Togo, The Nation has gathered.

It was learnt that the task force was only awaiting a final nod from the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, to enable it carry out the attack, which could be unleashed around an Ijaw community where John Togo and at least nine of his key followers are currently taking refuge.

The Israel Barrack camp of the militant leader is also to be air-raided by the JTF when it receives the go-ahead of the military high command for the operation.

Specifically, our correspondent learnt that the task force has commenced a secret evacuation of the inhabitants of the Ijaw communities and others around the place where Togo is currently holed up, preparatory to a final assault.

A top security officer said: "We have located him (Togo). He is currently in a village not too far from Amazoma. We do not want to reveal the name of the village now for security reasons, but I can assure you that we have pinned him down.