By Sumaila OgbajeThe Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have destroyed 38 illegal refining sites and apprehended 29 suspected oil thieves in the last two weeks. Danmadami said the troops conducted patrols, raids, anti-illegal oil refining and swap buggies operations at different locations within Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers States. “Relatedly, the air component conducted series of air operation within the joint area of operation. “Notably, an air interdiction was conducted at Abacheke general area, observed to be active with illegal oil bunkering activities. “Consequently, the target was struck, destroying all illegal refining equipment at the location,” he added.

Source: The Guardian May 18, 2023 17:04 UTC