Troops of 2
Brigade Nigerian Army conducting field training exercise code named “Operation
CROCODILE SMILE” have within the last 48 hours discovered and destroyed 74
illegal refineries and a number of militants and kidnappers camps in various
parts of Rivers and Bayelsa States using swan buggy and other specialists
equipment.
Brigade Nigerian Army conducting field training exercise code named “Operation
CROCODILE SMILE” have within the last 48 hours discovered and destroyed 74
illegal refineries and a number of militants and kidnappers camps in various
parts of Rivers and Bayelsa States using swan buggy and other specialists
equipment.
Wednesday,
7th September 2016, troops of Sub-Sector Bravo in response to a tip off on the
presence of suspected kidnappers at Akupoku community, carried out a raid at
the location. But no arrest was made as the kidnappers fled the area.
7th September 2016, troops of Sub-Sector Bravo in response to a tip off on the
presence of suspected kidnappers at Akupoku community, carried out a raid at
the location. But no arrest was made as the kidnappers fled the area.
However, the
team also raided Ke community, at the verge of the Atlantic ocean where they
discovered and destroyed an illegal refinery. The troops recovered and
destroyed 3 large cooking pots and 20 tanks filled with illegally refined
Automated Gas Oil (AGO).
team also raided Ke community, at the verge of the Atlantic ocean where they
discovered and destroyed an illegal refinery. The troops recovered and
destroyed 3 large cooking pots and 20 tanks filled with illegally refined
Automated Gas Oil (AGO).
Similarly,
another set of troops also discovered and destroyed another illegal crude oil
refinery at Bile. Items recovered and destroyed include 12 large refining
cooking pots.
another set of troops also discovered and destroyed another illegal crude oil
refinery at Bile. Items recovered and destroyed include 12 large refining
cooking pots.
The troops
exercising along Abonnema axis were also informed of the presence of suspected
kidnappers at Abakrikri Fishing Pot, and they swung into action. They carried
out cordon and search operation, but no contact or arrest was made.
exercising along Abonnema axis were also informed of the presence of suspected
kidnappers at Abakrikri Fishing Pot, and they swung into action. They carried
out cordon and search operation, but no contact or arrest was made.
The troops
of 130 Battalion also raided suspected kidnappers camp at Awukiri. Although no
contact was made, the troops recovered an AK-47 rifle empty magazine, 6 face
masks, 1 machete and several empty shells of expended ammunitions. The troops
destroyed the camp.
of 130 Battalion also raided suspected kidnappers camp at Awukiri. Although no
contact was made, the troops recovered an AK-47 rifle empty magazine, 6 face
masks, 1 machete and several empty shells of expended ammunitions. The troops
destroyed the camp.
The troops
have also intensified search for kidnappers nests and other criminal elements
camp for clearance.
have also intensified search for kidnappers nests and other criminal elements
camp for clearance.
Meanwhile,
the Medical unit of 2 Brigade has been dispensing free medical service at Twon
Brass in Bayelsa State. The troops would continue their field training
exercise, while the humanitarian assistance will continue with provision of
educational materials and free medical assistance to the host communities this
Friday.
the Medical unit of 2 Brigade has been dispensing free medical service at Twon
Brass in Bayelsa State. The troops would continue their field training
exercise, while the humanitarian assistance will continue with provision of
educational materials and free medical assistance to the host communities this
Friday.
