In its concerted effort to stop illegal bunkering and criminal activities in the Niger Delta, the Nigerian Air Force has destroyed illegal oil refineries and barges filled with petroleum products.
The refineries and barges were sighted by NAF Diamond 42 aircraft on Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mission in Bille Community of Rivers State.
Thereafter, an Mi-24V helicopter gunship was called-in for attack.
The operation was a success, the Nigerian Air Force said in a statement on Monday.
A similar operation was carried out with remarkable success about two days ago in the same location, the statement added.
It said in the statement by its spokesman, Group Captain Ayodele Famuyiwa: “These are clear signals to criminals operating in the South-South region, as well as other parts of the country, that it is no longer business as usual.”
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