Troops of 5 Battalion operating under 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in a raid on Sunday, June 25 at Azuzuama community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, South-South Nigeria have captured an armoury located in a camp from where suspected unrepentant militants and illegal oil bunkers carry out their nefarious activities.
A statement by Army spokesperson, Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu says during the operation, the troops subdued suspected militants with superior firepower, compelling them to abandon their camp in disarray.
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The well-conducted raid 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 statement adds that the 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 to ensure that oil theft in the South-South region comes to zero level.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
