Navy K!ll One Person and Arrested 2 During A Fireshootout With Oil Bunkers In Rivers State

 

A statement by the Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, on Monday, said the Quick Response Team of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base Bonny under Operation DELTA SANITY, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, engaged a group of suspected crude oil thieves in a firefight at Elem-Akrakama, and Elem-Tombia general area of Rivers State.

 

The Nigerian Navy has said that its personnel killed one, arrested two suspected oil thieves and destroyed two of their camps in Rivers State in the process of the operation.

According to the Navy officers,  the suspects who were armed onboard two speedboats on sighting the team diverted and fled into their camp.

He said the relentless Nigerian Navy team deployed drone surveillance for situational awareness and effective fires, forcing the suspects to retreat into the surrounding creeks.

“The operation resulted in a decisive victory as the criminals’ camp and boats were successfully destroyed.

“One suspect was neutralised while two suspects were arrested and are currently undergoing investigation,” the Navy spokesman said.

However, the Governor of Rivers State has adjoined the Traditional rulers to support the Government to fight oil theives in the areas by cooperating with Government and government programs to improve revenue from crude oil. 

The Governor, Sir Joseph Siminalayi Fubara promised the Traditional leaders all the support needed to claim down on the unlawful activity in the State.