But there have been ` ` caught in the crossfire , '' official says . The Nigerian military has been unable to flush out militants in Delta State . Militants have accused security forces of genocide and terrorism . The military has denied the allegations .
Civilians may have been `` caught in the crossfire , '' official says . The Nigerian military has been working to root out militants in Delta State . Militants have accused security forces of genocide and rape . The military has denied the allegations .