NAF air strike destroys illegal petroleum products refinery near Dariama, Rivers State
Oredola Adeola
The Nigerian Airforce, through Operation Delta Safe, has conducted an air strike on an illegal oil refining site located at Dariama Village, which is approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Abonnema and 50 kilometers southwest of Port Harcourt in Rivers State, as part of military onslaught against crude oil thieves and their illegal refineries.
EnergyDay however gathered that the destruction of illegal refineries and the apprehension of suspects involved in these activities are crucial steps towards curbing the illegal oil trade and protecting the environment.
This recent air strike is another significant blow to the operations of oil thieves and illegal oil bunkers in the region. The destruction of illegal refineries is an ongoing effort by the Nigerian Airforce and other security agencies to combat oil theft and protect the country’s oil infrastructure.