The Nigerian Air Force, through its Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, reported that on December 23, 2023, it successfully obliterated six illegal oil refining sites located in Opu Arugbana within the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State.
According to Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the airstrikes were part of a sustained campaign to eliminate the presence of oil thieves and pipeline vandals in the Niger Delta Region.
He said, “The illegal sites were sighted clustered within a radius of about 80 metres at a location about 6 nautical miles south of Opu Arugbana.
“Having been confirmed to be active, authorization was obtained to destroy the 6 sites, thus discouraging the criminals from continuing with their acts of illegality.
“Despite the festive season, air operations against criminals in the Niger Delta and other parts of the country continue unabated.
“The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, who spent Christmas Day with troops in the Northeast and is currently in Katsina to fete troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, has commended the efforts of the Air Component Commanders in all the theatres of operation.
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