Ajirioghene Imah
Troops of 5 Battalion operating under 16 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have captured an armoury located in a Camp from where suspected unrepentant militants and illegal oil bunkers carry out their nefarious activities.
The capture occurred during a raid operation at Azuzuama Community in Ijaw South Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
This was disclosed by the Director Army Public Relation, Brigadier Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu.
According to him, the well-conducted raid operation led to the recovery of 5 AK 47 Rifles, 2 Rocket Propelled Grenade Bombs, 4 Rocket Grenade Bomb Chargers, seven 7.62mm Special ammunition, 14 AK 47 Rifle Magazines and one pumping machine.
Other items recovered include two 16-inch anchored verve, one mallet hammer, one pipe range spinner and one axe. The illicit camp has been destroyed by the troops.
In his words, “The Nigerian Army wishes to express appreciation to members of the public and urges all to continue to provide timely and credible information in support of the ongoing effort by the Nigerian Army to ensure that oil theft in the South-South region comes to zero level”. He said
