By David Kabiyesi
Nigerian government has stepped up its on-going fight against oil theft after troops of 5 Battalion operating under 16 Brigade, Nigerian Army pounced on oil thieves’ camp in Bayelsa state.
The hideout was located in the Azuzuama Community in Ijaw South Local Government Area of Bayelsa State where illegal oil bunkering and other nefarious activities hold sway
The troops overpowered unrepentant militants with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their camp in disarray.
“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.”
“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,” Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier-General, Onyema Nwachukwu, said.
