2 Soldiers Killed, 3 injured, 13 Illegal Refineries Destroyed as Troops Clash with Sea Robbers

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.

“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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