The Joint Task Force (JTF) deployed to the Niger Delta says it
has destroyed a hideout used by kidnappers in Bayelsa and killed four suspected
sea robbers in crossfire.
Maj.
Abubakar Abdullahi, Spokesman of the JTF, christened Operation Delta Safe,
confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday in Yenagoa.
Abdullahi
said that the JTF also recovered two AK-47 rifles during the two operations.
“Troops
of Operation DELTA SAFE on Tuesday ambushed a gang of sea robbers along KM-45
AWOBA Waterways in Rivers State.
“During
the ambush operation, four robbers met their waterloo.
“Items
recovered include 2× AK-47 rifles, quantity 3× AK-47 magazines, quantity 22
ammunitions and one speed boat mounted with one 200 Horse-Power engine.
“In
another development, troops patrol along Bayelsa waterways acting on
information, raided a sea pirates hideout along FORUPA-LOBIA waterways.
“However,
sea pirates on sighting troops advance fled the hideout, and left behind 3×
fiber boats and one 75 Horse-Power engine.
“The
hideout was subsequently destroyed instantly while the troops continue with
their patrols,” he said.
The
spokesman said that the Commander Operation DELTA SAFE, Rear Admiral Apochi Suleiman,
commended law abiding citizens for their support by providing timely and useful
information to troops.
He
appealed for more cooperation from inhabitants of Joint Operation Area.
He
assured the communities, oil companies and other stakeholders of OPDS resolve
to protect oil and gas infrastructure.
He
said that the military would stop at nothing to prevent and deter crude oil
theft, sea robbery, pipeline vandalism and other form of criminalities in the
region that could impact negatively on the economy of the nation.
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