Crimes

Military airstrikes destroy illegal refinery in Rivers

The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe has destroyed an illegal oil refinery in airstrikes in Krakama and Temakiri, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The spokesperson for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), AVM Edward Gabkwet, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that the air interdiction was conducted on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Gabkwet said it was in continuation of efforts to tackle the menace of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism.

He noted that both locations were about 50 km Southwest of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

Troops arrest 6 at illegal refinery in Rivers

The NAF spokesman said: “The two illegal sites and boats were destroyed.

“The armed reconnaissance was also extended to Abisse and Omoma, but only abandoned illegal refining sites were observed.

“Efforts to rid the Niger Delta region of the activities of oil thieves by the NAF and other security agencies remain on course and will continue until total success is achieved.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

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