The Nigerian Air Force on Monday said it had destroyed illegal refineries and barges in the Niger Delta.
A statement by NAF’s Director of Public
Relations and Information, Group Capt. Ayodele Famuyiwa, said
the refineries and barges were sighted by NAF Diamond 42 aircraft.
It said, “In its concerted efforts to
stop illegal bunkering and criminal activities in the Niger Delta
region, NAF today destroyed illegal oil refineries and barges filled
with petroleum products.
“The refineries and barges were sighted
by NAF Diamond 42 aircraft on Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance mission in Bille Community of Rivers.
“Thereafter, an Mi-24V helicopter gunship was called-in for attack.”
He described the operation as very
successful and added that a similar operation was carried out with
remarkable success earlier in the same location.
It said, “These are clear signals to
criminals operating in the South-South region as well as other parts of
the country that it is no longer business as usual.”
The destruction of illegal refining
facilities by security agencies and their re-installation by oil thieves
have become a regular occurrence in the Niger Delta.
NAN
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