Suspected militants led by the wanted kingpin, Benjamin Simplee (AKA G1), leader of the Bakassi Strike Force, reportedly killed six soldiers yesterday.
It was gathered the attack was on the troops deployed at Efut Esighi waterfront in Bakassi LGA of Cross River State.
Locals said the militants came in several speedboats to carry out the attack that also left two soldiers missing in action.
But the Nigerian Army, in a swift reaction, said only one soldier was killed.
