The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and ten overhead tanks along the Imo River near Obuzor and Okoloma.
In a statement, the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet said several active illegal refining sites were discovered to be taking advantage of the difficult terrain to carry out their illegal operations.
He added that while the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe extended their patrol downstream, they spotted a six-tyre tipper along the riverbank with four canoes seen loading illegal products into the truck.
After a thorough scan of the area, the criminals dispersed in disarray upon sighting the aircraft. The truck as well as the canoes, were attacked and destroyed.
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The air crew then continued their patrol over the Trans Niger Pipeline from Rumuekpe-Nkpoku to Bonny.
