In a precise and intelligence-driven operation the Nigerian Air Force successfully disrupted clusters of illegal crude oil refining sites deep within the creeks of Etche Local Government Area, Rivers State.
A Statement by the Director of Public Relations the Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the operation, conducted by the Air Component under ongoing counter-oil theft missions, forms part of sustained efforts to curb economic sabotage and environmental degradation in the Niger Delta region.
Following the operation, the attention of the NAF was drawn to a statement by a group alleging that the airstrikes affected a local gin distillery in Umuebele, though no casualties were reported.
In line with its Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP), the NAF has initiated necessary steps to verify this situation.
The Service reaffirms its adherence to international best practices and remains firmly committed to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians while ensuring transparency and accountability in its operations.
