NAF destroys 12 illegal refineries in Abia, Rivers

PLACE YOUR ADVERT HERE

The Nigerian Air Force says the Air Components of Operation Delta Safe destroyed 12 illegal refining sites and two reservoirs in airstrikes in Abia and Rivers states.

NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, the Director, Public Relations and Information, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

Gabkwet said the NAF had intensified efforts to minimise the activities of oil thieves and other economic saboteurs in the Niger Delta.

He said the armed reconnaissance undertaken by the aircraft revealed several illegal refining sites located in many fenced households at Umueze in Abia.

He said the information was subsequently relayed to ground troops for further exploitation and necessary action.

According to him, the illegal refining sites, which were subsequently destroyed, were hidden under thick vegetation around Owaza.

Thereafter, the crew followed the river line down to Komkom and Okoloma in Rivers State, where nine illegal refining sites and two reservoirs were discovered and destroyed.

“In total, 12 illegal refining sites and two reservoirs were destroyed.

“The sighting of illegal refining sites in fenced living environments is indicative of the sophistry of the illegal oil refining trade that would require other means beyond air strikes to checkmate,” Gabwet said.

He said that those engaged in these acts, especially in fenced living environments, should be reminded that such illegal activities were dangerous to human lives and health as well as the environment.

“Be that as it may, armed reconnaissance missions as well as destruction of illegal refining sites will continue unabated until crude oil theft and other forms of economic sabotage are reduced to the barest minimum,” he said.

 

PLACE YOUR ADVERT HERE

Popular Related

Ex-senator’s outcry moves Fintiri to sign water laws

Ahmadu Fintiri, the Adamawa State Governor  has signed into law, Water Supply and Sanitation Hygiene Services Law 2024. In a statement issued on Thursday and...

Lawmaker backs Tinubu’s tax reform bills

Abdulmumin Jibrin, a federal lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State,, has showed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills,...

Govt pledges improved electricity for communities

The Lagos State Government, through the Office of Rural Development, has assured residents in rural communities of better access to electricity, as it launched...

Farmers lament poor funding of Cocoa industry, seek Tinubu’s intervention

The Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria has showed concerns over the lack of funding for the cocoa industry. In an open letter signed and released...

Benue buys N93bn bonds to boost infrastructure

Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, the Benue State Governor has allocated a N93 billion bond to secured by his administration was for infrastructure. Sam Ode, the...

Abiodun hails Ogun cleric elevation as archbishop

Dapo Abiodun, Ogun State Governor has congratulated Bishop Taiwo Akinola, on his investiture into the office of charismatic Archbishop. He described the spiritual attainment as...

“Preparing 4 His Burial”: Clip of Renovations Going On at Junior Pope’s Country House Stirs Emotions

The sad misfortune that claimed the lives of four Nollywood stars, including the popular junior pope on the 10th of April,is obviously in the...

Why my supporters quit LP, says Otti

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has said he remains a member of the Labour Party despite the party not winning any local government...

Bauchi approves contributory pension, continues minimum wage talks

Bauchi State Executive Council has approved the implementation of a contributory pension scheme for civil servants. Yahuza Ningi, the Head of Civil Service in the...

Kwara community showcases festival to boost economy

The annual Ijakadi Festival in Offa, Kwara State, billed to hold between December 26 and 28, 2024 will showcase the culture of the people...