Troops storm oil thieves, militants’ camp in Bayelsa, recover armoury

A site where alleged militants and illicit oil bunkers conducted their unlawful activities was stormed by the Nigerian Army through its 5 Battalion, 16 Brigade.

It was also learned that the troops equally recovered armoury while raiding the camp on Sunday.

This was contained in a release on Monday by Brig Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, adding that the suspected militants’ superior firepower against the militants which made them abandon their camp in disarray.

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The statement added that the 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 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 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,” the Army spokesperson stated.

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