This was disclosed in a statement issued by Major Abubakar Abullahi Coordinator, Joint Media Campaign Center. Abdullahi said 2× AK-47 rifles, quantity 3× AK-47 magazines, quantity 22 ammunitions and one speed boat mounted with one 200 Horse-Power engine were recovered during the ambush operation.
He further stated that in Bayelsa, the sea pirates on sighting troops advance fled the hideout, and left behind 3× fiber boats and one 75 Horse-Power engine.
He added that, the Commander Operation DELTA SAFE, Rear Admiral Apochi Suleiman commended law abiding citizen 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, 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” Abdullahi said.
