Nigeria Air Force destroys illegal oil refining Rivers, kills terrorists site in

According to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), it has carried out airstrikes in the nation's north-east that have resulted in the destruction of multiple "terrorists" and illicit refinery facilities in Rivers State. 

According to Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, spokesman for the NAF, the development is a result of the organization's efforts to "continue depriving non-state actors of the freedom to commit their nefarious acts at will."

“In continuation of efforts aimed at containing the activities of terrorists, militants and other criminal elements bent on destabilizing the Nation and making life unbearable to peace-loving Nigerians, the air component of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) carried out air interdiction missions on some illegal refining sites located at Cawthorne Channels, Bille and Gogokori in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State on 27 August 2023,” the NAF spokesman said in a Sunday statement.

“Having observed the sites to consist of illegal refining sites, the areas were attacked and destroyed. Specifically, at Gogokori, a Cotonou boat observed to be loaded with illegal refined products and heading into open waters was also engaged and destroyed.

“Similar strikes were also extended to Idama in Akuku‐Toru Local Government Area and Omoma in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State upon receipt of intelligence of refining activities at the two locations. Overhead both locations, active illegal refining sites with reservoirs suspected to contain illegally refined products were sighted. The reservoirs were subsequently engaged, destroyed, and engulfed in flames.”

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