Troops Raid Militant Oil Thieves’ Camp, Recover Armoury In Bayelsa

Troops of 5 Battalion operating under 16 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in a raid operation on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Azuzuama Community in Ijaw South Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have captured an armoury located in a camp from where suspected unrepentant militants and illegal oil bunkerers carried out their nefarious activities.

During the operation, the highly motivated troops subdued the suspected militants with superior firepower, compelling them to abandon their camp in disarray.

A statement on Monday issued and signed by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, said the well-conducted raid operation led to the recovery of five AK47 Rifles, two Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs, four Rocket Grenade Bomb Chargers, seven 7.62mm Special ammunition, 14 AK47 Rifle Magazines and one pumping machine.

“Other items recovered include two 16-inch anchored verve, one mallet hammer, one pipe range spinner and one axe. The illicit camp has been destroyed by the troops.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to express appreciation to members of the public and urges all to continue to provide timely and credible information in support of the ongoing effort by the Nigerian Army to ensure that oil theft in the South-South region comes to zero level,” the Army spokesperson stated.