Nigerian Army says its troops of 5 Battalion, operating under 16 Brigade, in a raid operation on Sunday at Azuzuama Community in Ijaw South Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have captured an armoury located in a camp where suspected unrepentant militants and illegal oil bunkerers carry out their nefarious activities.
Brig Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations made the disclosure in a statement issued on Monday.
He said during the operation, the highly motivated troops subdued the suspected militants with superior firepower, compelling them to abandon their camp in disarray.
He also said the well-conducted raid operation led to the recovery of 5 AK 47 Rifles, 2 Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs, 4 Rocket Grenade Bomb Chargers, seven 7.62mm Special ammunition, 14 AK 47 Rifle Magazines and one pumping machine.
He further said other items recovered 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.
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According to him, “Nigerian Army wishes to express appreciation to members of the public and urges all to continue to provide timely and credible information in support of the ongoing effort by the Nigerian Army to ensure that oil theft in the South-South region comes to zero level.”
