NAF’s aircraft destroys 25 illegal refineries in Imo, Rivers
Nigerian Air Force NAF
NAF’s aircraft destroys 25 illegal refineries in Imo, Rivers
Abdullateef Fowewe
Aircraft of the Nigerian Air Force has demolished 25 illegal refineries in Ohaji/Egbema, Imo State, and Degema and Cawthorne Channel in Rivers State.
This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the NAF’s spokesperson, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet.
Gabkwet emphasised that the operatives of NAF observed some negative activities in the areas as a result of nefarious acts of the bunkers and oil thieves.
He said, “At Greenville, Rivers State, a leaking pipeline was observed with the leakage spreading across over 150 metres radius with its attendant negative consequences on the vegetation, aquatic habitats, and farmlands.”
However, Dailyeconomy on August 12, reported that the NAF successfully destroyed 13 illegal refining sites, 10 overhead tanks and numerous gallons around the Obuzor and Okoloma communities in Rivers State.
