Nigeria's Troops Destroy 52 Illegal Refineries in Rivers State

Troops of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army involved in Exercise Crocodile Smile in the Niger Delta have discovered and destroyed 52 illegal refineries and refinery cooking pots in Krakrama, Bille and Better land community general area in Rivers State. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman said in a statement that the troops discovered 6 refining cooking pots at Better Land community which unfortunately could not be destroyed instantly because of proximity to the community. He said they also recovered two high powered Engine boats, 10 empty drums and one pumping machine. Plans for destroying the illegal refinery with Swamp Buggy is in progress. Also the troops in an anti-cultism operation cleared a notorious kidnappers camp at Obiozumini near Obite in Ogbema/Ndoni/Egbema Local Government Area of Rivers State. The troops who were earlier ambushed engaged and subdued the kidnappers. One kidnap victim was rescued from the camp.