The Nigerian Army said its troops have destroyed several illegal refining sites in Rivers and Bayelsa States respectively. It said the destruction was done during an operation by troops of the Land Component, Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe. The statement partly read, “In the operations that ensued, troops identified several illegal refining sites in Rivers and Bayelsa States, where several discoveries were made. “In Rivers State, troops of Sector 3, Land Component, Joint Task Force, South-South Operation Delta Safe, following credible intelligence identified and successfully destroyed three illegal refining sites at Odagwa in Etche Local Government Area. ” Other Items recovered at the illegal refining site include One Fibre Boat, Five Ovens, several metal drums as well as massive reservoirs used as storage facilities for this illegal venture.”

Source: Punch August 07, 2024 17:27 UTC