In continuation of its drive to accomplish its mandate, troops of Operation Delta Safe on patrol around Iyalama Adama axis of Rivers State, on Wednesday discovered and destroyed 13 illegal refineries.
A statement by Major Abdullahi Abubakar, Spokesman of JTF said no arrest was however made as the robbers escaped into the creeks.
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“Sadly, our troops deployed at Creek 6 Houseboat Cawthorne Channel while responding to a distress call of sea robbers attack around Ijawkiri general area engaged heavily armed sea robbers.
“Unfortunately, 2 gallant soldiers exhibited highest point of patriotism by paying supreme price, while 3 others sustained gunshot injuries.
“Effort is ongoing by the JTF to track and apprehend the criminals” he added.
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