Troops of the Nigerian Army raided an illegal militant oil camp yesterday in the Azuzuama community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
This was stated in a press release issued on June 26, 2023, signed by Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director Army Public Relations.
During the raid, the troops of the Nigerian Army overpowered the suspected militants, forcing them to abandon their camp.
The press statement further stated that an armoury located within the camp that the unrepentant militants and illegal oil ‘bunkerers’ use in carrying out their illegal business was captured.
The press statement reads:
“Troops of 5 Battalion operating under 16 Brigade, Nigerian Army, in a raid operation on Sunday 25 June 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 carry 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.
“The well-conducted raid operation led to the recovery of 5 AK 47 Rifles, 2 Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs, 4 Rocket Grenade Bomb Chargers, seven 7.62mm Special ammunition, 14 AK 47 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”.
