The Nigerian Navy Quick Response Team of the Forward Operating Base BONNY has killed one suspected oil thief during a fire-fight in their hideouts at Elem-Akrakama and Elem-Tombia of Rivers State.
The team also arrested two suspects during an encounter on Sunday, July 21.
Navy’s spokesperson, Commodore Aiwuyor Aliu-Adams, announced this in a statement on Tuesday, July 2 3.
He said: “The suspects who were armed onboard two speedboats diverted and fled into their camp with the Nigerian Navy personnel in pursuit.
“The Nigerian Navy team deployed drone surveillance for situational awareness and effective fires forcing the suspects to retreat into the surrounding creeks.
“The operation resulted in a decisive victory as the criminals’ camp and boats were successfully destroyed.
“Additionally, one suspect was neutralized while two suspects were arrested and are currently undergoing investigation.”
The Navy’s spokesperson said items recovered from the suspect during the operation include two outboard engines – 200 and 140 Horse Power and two Motorola walkie-talkie radios, amongst others.
