NAF airstrikes disrupt illegal crude oil refining clusters in Etche, Rivers State

By Kingsley Omonobi

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully disrupted respective clusters of amerciable crude lipid refining sites located heavy wrong the creeks of Etche Local Government Area, Rivers State.

The operation, described arsenic precise and intelligence-driven, was carried retired connected October 7, 2025, according to Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, successful a connection released connected Friday.

“The operation, conducted by the Air Component nether ongoing counter–oil theft missions, forms portion of sustained efforts to curb economical sabotage and biology degradation successful the Niger Delta region,” Ejodame stated.

During the mission, NAF craft reportedly identified progressive amerciable refining sites concealed wrong a densely forested country adjacent Owaza. The location, which showed nary disposable quality activity, was confirmed done credible quality and aerial surveillance.

“The aircrew engaged the targets with precision, neutralising the sites and halting ongoing amerciable operations,” helium said.

Following the strikes, NAF’s attraction was drawn to a connection by a radical alleging that the cognition had affected a section gin distillery successful Umuebele, though nary casualties were reported.

Ejodame noted that successful enactment with the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP), the NAF had commenced steps to verify the claim.

“The Service reaffirms its adherence to planetary champion practices and remains firmly committed to safeguarding the lives and spot of each Nigerians portion ensuring transparency and accountability successful its operations,” helium added.

He emphasized that the Nigerian Air Force remains resolute successful carrying retired its law mandate of defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity and supporting different information agencies successful the combat against transgression activities.

“All NAF operations are intelligence-driven, precise, and conducted with utmost respect for civilian safety,” Ejodame affirmed.

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