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13 Illegal Oil Refining Sites, 7 Boats Destroyed by Air Strikes in Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo |  METROWATCH

Gabkwet said some of the illegal sites were discovered near Imo River on 18 June 2024 with seven overhead tanks

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13 Illegal Oil Refining Sites, 7 Boats Destroyed by Air Strikes in Rivers, Bayelsa, Imo |  METROWATCH

*Destroyed at last -- an illegal refining site

By Seyi Babalola

*One of the locations that was struck by the NAF personnel.

The Nigerian Air Force Sunday said its men, attached to Operation Delta Safe, destroyed  13 illegal refining sites and seven Cotonou boats between June 18 and 22.

The Service also said the same personnel during the same period, dispersed 5 x J-5 buses attempting to siphon suspected crude oil products from surface tanks.

This was disclosed by the Nigerian Air Force spokesman, Air Marshal Edward Gabkwet.

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He said some of the illegal sites were discovered near Imo River on 18 June 2024 with seven overhead tanks, which were subsequently destroyed while several suspected bunkerers were seen fleeing.

“Air strikes were also extended to Wilcourt in Rivers State on 19 June 2024 after an illegal site and canoe filled with illegally refined products, as well as some gun boats, were seen.

“Similarly, following Intelligence of some illegal refining sites located about 6km from Tunu in Bayelsa State, the aircrew proceeded to the location to identify and destroy the site, a task carried out with the utmost precision.

“Another significant strike undertaken by the air component was carried out on 22 June 2024, when the crew spotted 5 x J5 buses, probably reconfigured into mini tankers, at the bank of Imo River attempting to siphon illegally refined products.

“Amazed at this change of tactics by these economic saboteurs, the crew did not hesitate to immediately destroy the illegal refining sites feeding the buses.

“The J5 buses were later seen dispersed with some taking cover under trees to avoid detection.

“Air strikes against economic saboteurs and oil thieves have continued to record the expected outcomes majorly due to improved intelligence, enhanced air to ground coordination, and most importantly, due to NAF’s improved agility and resilience.

“These operations will be sustained until the activities of these saboteurs are reduced to the barest minimum”, he added.

 

 

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