- Troops of the 6 Division Nigerian Army Port Harcourt records another victory barely 2 months after its formal operationalization
- The soldiers discovered and destroyed several quantities of suspected illegally refined Automated Gas Oil
- The troops recovered the following during the raid: 14 Pump Action cartridges, 4 empty AK 47 magazines, 8 pumping machines and several other illegal bunkering tools
In line with its constitutional mandate, barely 2 months after its formal operationalization, the 6 Division Nigerian Army Port Harcourt has stepped up operations to deter various criminal acts being perpetrated within its Area of Responsibility (AOR).
Colonel Amiu Iliyasu, the Deputy Director Army Public Relations disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, September 7.
These operations include; Anti-Illegal Oil Bunkering, Anti-Kidnapping, Anti Robbery, Anti-Cultism, Anti- Piracy as well as Stop and Search Operations against other sundry crimes being committed against law-abiding and peace loving citizens of the Niger Delta with huge successes recorded so far.
The Nigerian Army stepped up operations to deter various criminal acts in Niger Delta Photo credit: Facebook, SK Usman
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Most recently on 4 September 2017, troops of 6 Division Garrison, Port Harcourt on routine Anti-Bunkering patrol to Elechi and Abonnema Wharf discovered and destroyed several quantities of suspected illegally refined Automated Gas Oil.
In a similar operation conducted by troops of 29 Battalion Tactical Headquarters, Bille, Rivers State troops encountered armed illegal bunkerers short of Feropkakama a notorious bunkering site, who on sighting troops opened fire.
Troops destroyed several quantities of suspected illegally refined Automated Gas Oil in Niger Delta Photo credit: Facebook, SK Usman
However, the gallant troops repelled the attack and pursued the scampering criminals deep in to the creeks with many of them sustaining gun shot wounds.
In another development, troops of 3 Battalion (Rear), Warri continue to dominate their AOR with the conduct of Stop and Search Operations with a view to maintaining the fragile peace that exists in the area and to identify, detect and intercept criminals, arms and ammunition within the area.
This proactive measure has significantly reduced attacks on innocent communities particularly along Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja boundary, Isaba community, Mofor, Okwuokwuoko, Warri/Sapele and other notable hot spots around Warri metropolis.
Nigerian army also recovered 14 Pump Action catridges, 4 empty AK 47 magazines during the raid Photo credit: Facebook, SK Usman
In a follow-up operation conducted on 5 September 2017 by troops of 29 Battalion Tactical Headquarters, Bille, Rivers State to the notorious illegal bunkering site at Feropkakama Camp where the troops had an encounter the previous day, more success was recorded as troops discovered 14 Pump Action catridges, 4 empty AK 47 magazines, 8 pumping machines and several other illegal bunkering tools while a massive manhunt in conjunction with other sister security agencies is under way to track down and arrest the fleeing criminals in order to bring them to justice.
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NAIJ.com had reported that two Boko Haram commanders and deputies to Abubakar Shekau, a factional leader of the terrorist’s group, were killed in successful military operations at Alafa in Borno state on Sallah day, September 1.
Army spokesman, Brig-Gen Sani Usman, in a statement, said that Shekau deputies that were killed in the onslaught included Afdu Kawuri and Abubakar Banishek.
“This is in addition to Ba’Abba Ibrahim and two other Boko Haram commanders that died after sustaining injuries during their last ambush at Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno,” he added.
Watch a NAIJ.com TV video below of the air force giving update on its operation against Boko Haram:
Source: Naij.com
ROSY CREST
Thursday 7 September 2017