Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE on patrol around Iyalama Adama axis of Rivers State, on Wednesday discovered and destroyed 13 illegal refineries.
This was disclosed Major in on Thursday in press statement issued by Media Coordinator of Operation Delta Safe Major Abubakar Abdullahi. He said the development is in line with the continuation of its drive to accomplish its mandate. Abdullahi said no arrest was made during the operation.
In another development, troops deployed at Creek 6 Houseboat Cawthorne Channel while responding to a distress call of sea robbers attack around Ijawkiri general area engaged heavily armed sea robbers. “Unfortunately, 2 gallant soldiers exhibited highest point of patriotism by paying supreme price, while 3 others sustained gunshot injuries. Effort is ongoing by the JTF to track and apprehend the criminals” Abdullahi said.
