Spokesman of the command, Andrew Aniemeka, in a statement made available to The Guardian said it was a social media rumour. According to Aniemeka, “the attention of command has been drawn to a video circulating on social media to the effect that some Fulani herdsmen arrived Asaba by three flying boats through the River Niger and that they were seen with suspected firearms. “The command wishes to state that on Sunday, January 21, around 3:00p.m., some herdsmen arrived Asaba bank of the River Niger in three flying boats with their cattle. He has however been warned not to harbour any migrant herdsmen forthwith. “Meanwhile, the command in conjunction with Herdsmen/Farmers Committee is working towards ensuring peaceful coexistence between herders and farmers in Delta”

Source: The Guardian January 26, 2018 04:07 UTC