- The military operatives identified the illegal oil refining sites in Krakama and Temakiri, situated approximately 50 km Southwest of Port Harcourt
In Rivers State, an airstrike operation targeted and destroyed illegal oil refining sites in Krakama and Temakiri within the Degema Local Government Area of Port Harcourt.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) spokesperson, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, disclosed on Sunday that Operation Delta Safe conducted the operation on March 1.
The military operatives identified the illegal oil refining sites in Krakama and Temakiri, situated approximately 50 km Southwest of Port Harcourt.
The active illegal oil refining sites were observed with Cotonou Boats sighted nearby with the probable intent to illegally syphon crude oil from the sites.
The statement read partly: “The 2 Illegal sites, as well as the boats, were subsequently struck, engulfed in flames and destroyed.
“The armed reconnaissance was also extended to Abisse and Omoma, but only abandoned illegal refining sites were observed.
“Efforts to rid the Niger Delta region of the activities of oil thieves by the NAF and other security agencies remain on course and will continue until total success is achieved.”