Troops of Operation Delta Safe have in the last three weeks, uncovered and destroyed several illegal refining sites and apprehended 19 suspects in the Niger Delta region.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami made this known on Thursday in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military across the country.
He said the troops, in the conduct of Operation Octopus Grip and other operations, discovered and destroyed several illegal refining sites, pieces of equipment and petroleum products and apprehended some suspected criminals. “Troops also recovered two barges, seven tankers, 56 cars, 12 pumping machines, one outboard engine, one speedboat, one tugboat, seven motorcycles and one tricycle.
“All recovered items and apprehended suspects have been handed over to the appropriate authority for further action.Danmadami said the air component of Operation Delta Safe conducted an air interdiction operation over Okomabio and bombarded several illegal refining pieces of equipment and sites to deter oil thieves operating in the region.
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