Troops of the Nigerian Army have raided a camp of suspected militants and crude oil thieves in Bayelsa state, South-South Nigeria.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Director of Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu shared details of the raid in a statement on Monday.
Nwachukwu said an “armoury” was found during the exercise on Sunday at Azuzuama community, Ijaw south LGA of Bayelsa.
According to him, the troops subdued the suspected militants with superior firepower, forcing them to abandon their camp.
The statement read, “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.
“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.”
