Anti-Oil Theft Operations: Troops Raid Militants Camp, Armoury
Troops of the 5 Battalion operating under 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, on Sunday, June 25, 2023 raided a militant camp situated in Azuzuama Community in Ijaw South Local Government Area of Bayelsa .
During the operation, troops captured an armoury located in a Camp from where suspected unrepentant militants and illegal oil bunkerers carry out their nefarious activities.
A statement by Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations stated that the highly motivated troops subdued the suspected militants with superior firepower, compelling them to abandon their camp in disarray.
Nwachukwu further said that the well-conducted raid operation led to the recovery of five AK 47 Rifles, two Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs, four Rocket Grenade Bomb Chargers, seven 7.62mm Special ammunition, 14 AK 47 Rifle Magazines and one pumping machine.
Other items recovered, according to the Army spokesperson, include two 16-inch anchored verve, one mallet hammer, one pipe range spinner and one axe. The illicit camp has been destroyed by the troops.
The Nigerian Army expressed appreciation to members of the public and urged all to continue to provide timely and credible information in support of its ongoing effort to ensure that oil theft in the South-South region comes to zero level.
