Troops of the 5 Battalion operating under the 16 Brigade, Nigerian Army have destroyed a camp where suspected unrepentant militants and illegal oil bunkers carry out their nefarious activities in Bayelsa State.
“The well-conducted raid operation led to the recovery of five AK-47 rifles, two rocket-propelled grenade bombs, four rocket grenade bomb chargers, seven 7.62mm special ammunition, 14 AK-47 rifle magazines, and one pumping machine.
“Other items recovered included two 16-inch anchored valves, one mallet hammer, one pipe range spinner, and one axe. The illicit camp has been destroyed by the troops,” the statement said.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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