NAF Launches Airstrike In Rivers, Destroys Illegal Oil Refineries

An airstrike operation in Rivers State has destroyed illegal oil refining sites at the Krakama and Temakiri in Degema Local Government Area of Port Harcourt, the state capital.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) spokesperson, Air Vice Marshal, Edward Gabkwet on Sunday, revealed that the operation was executed on March 1, by Operation Delta Safe of the military.

The operatives had observed the presence of the illegal oil refining sites in Krakrama and Temakiri, both located barely 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.”