The 6 Division, Nigerian Military, says its operatives have neutralised two armed vandals concerned in unlawful oil bunkering throughout a gun duel and recovered two AK-47 rifles whereas 18 suspects have been arrested throughout numerous states within the Niger Delta area.
Additionally, the Military mentioned the troops destroyed 13 unlawful refining websites, seven boats, uncovered eight unlawful connection factors and impounded over 60,000 litres of stolen merchandise throughout the area.
The appearing Deputy Director, 6 Division Military Public Relations, Lit-Col. Jonah Danjuma disclosed this in an announcement issued in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, on Sunday.
Danjuma mentioned the feat adopted the Military’s consolidation on the continued anti-illegal bunkering operations, saying it had recorded huge successes within the crude oil and gas-rich area.
The assertion learn, “Within the newest feat recorded, troops neutralised two armed vandals, recovered two AK-47 rifles, arrested 18 suspected oil thieves, destroyed 13 lively unlawful refining websites, seven boats, found 8 unlawful connection factors and confiscated over 60,000 litres of stolen merchandise throughout the area.
“Following credible intelligence on a prison try and vandalise the Nigerian Agip Oil Firm pipeline, traversing Upatabo Group in Ahoada West Native Authorities Space of Rivers State, troops swiftly mobilised to the scene.
“On attending to the scene, the prison components engaged troops in a firefight. Within the gun duel that ensued, troops neutralised two of the criminals, recovered two AK-47 rifles, eight magazines and 69 rounds of seven.62 mm (Particular) ammunition, whereas others fled in disarray. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
“At Bille in Degema LGA, troops deactivated 4 unlawful refining websites, two picket boats and dealt with over 6,000 litres of stolen merchandise. Likewise at Odagba village, on the fringes of Imo River, troops intercepted two picket boats with over 5,000 litres of stolen merchandise, destroyed one oven and obtained every throughout the swampy space of Odagba village.”
The assertion additional famous, “In Akwa Ibom, troops appearing on credible intelligence intercepted six drums of premium motor spirit estimated to be 1,500 litres at Ibaka waterside in Mbo LGA.
“The merchandise have been being primed for onward smuggling to a neighbouring nation by the waterways. All of the individuals arrested have been handed over to the prosecuting company, whereas merchandise confiscated are dealt with appropriately in compliance with subsisting mandates within the area.”
The division’s Common Officer Commanding, Maj-Gen. Jamal Abdussalam, whereas commending troops for the successes recorded, reassured all that the division would proceed to maintain ongoing operations throughout the Niger Delta area.