Troops of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army involved in the field training exercise nicknamed "CROCODILE SMILE" mounted on gunboats and speedboats have been making tremendous progress as they also raided suspected criminal hideouts in the creeks around Ajaosolo, Okogho, Opumani, and Obodo general area.

While conducting the exercise, on Sunday 28th August 2016, they intercepted suspected illegal oil bunkerer with 1 "Cotonou Boat" laden with crude oil, 3 X 40 Horse power Yamaha Speedboats and 5 X 200 Litres of illegally refined diesel oil.

Similarly, the troops continued conducting the training exercise near Bomadi town, Bomadi Local Government Area and Pendo and Tuomu of Bururtu Local Government Area of Delta State respectively.

Two suspects; Mr. Tokolo Sawyer and Miss Showman Ebi-ere were arrested at "Loveth Plaze", while Mr Kingsley Ebidimo and 7 others with unidentified mission were equally arrested at Pendo as they were found to be in possession of substance believed to be Marijuana, 1 Axe, 2 Cutting Saw and a long iron bender in their hideouts.

The suspects and exhibits have been handed over to the Nigeria Police at Bomadi.

The troops have continued with their field training exercise, more so as they received 2 more supporting weapons, Main Battle Tank, 2 Mine-Resistant, Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and 3 Scorpion Tanks from the Headquarters of Nigerian Armour Corps.

In addition, as part of the training exercise, the troops have been carrying out patrols along waterways in the creeks, in that process, they recovered 2 "Cotonou Boats" and a 75 Horse Power Speedboat, 30 X 200 Litres plastic drums containing liquid suspected to be illegally refined crude oil in the creeks at Ovwahwa in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State in the afternoon of Sunday 28th August 2016.

Three suspected persons, Messrs College Owahwa, Joseph Katte and Olisa Patrick found around the vicinity have been arrested. They are currently being questioned.

Following intelligence reports, 2 illegal crude oil refineries were identified and destroyed by the exercising troops traversing Ayakoromo and Esaba water ways in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

At about 5.00pm same day, 2 Pumping Machines and sets of new pipes used for the construction of illegal refineries and siphoning were found in the bush.

Two suspects were interrogated to ascertain their involvement on the recovered items. The troops have continued their training exercise without hitch.

In addition to the training exercise, troops are equally carrying out free medical outreaches at central area Sapele and near Olu of Warri’s in Warri.

Thank your for your kind support and cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations

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Kudos to NA. It's high time the activities of these miscreants are grounded.

These men look hungry..

1 thermocool of igboh also apprehended

...see the bunkerers their yeye faces...destroying the environment...why not move for modular refineries that would refine crude safely and create jobs for all...

obailala:
These men look hungry..

1 thermocool of igboh also apprehended

.....see egbo ehhh...as them dey boil the crude them dey dirty their eye...

Nawa o...Forget crocodile smile, the soldiers are not smiling at all... Flush all these vagabonds off

No wonder they called for seize fire, now they want to negotiate. This. iPod struggle was never about a new country, they use their militancy to cover up why they perpetrate their stealing deed

Where them dey...?

All the representatives of militants on Nairaland that have been mocking Buhari and Nigeria Army to "Come to the creek... make we see how far", please be informed that they are in the creeks now, so bring it on...

The president of a country represents the collective strength of the citizens. My president is not a coward.

Perfecttouch:
No wonder they called for seize fire, now they want to negotiate. This. iPod struggle was never about a new country, they use their militancy to cover up why they perpetrate their stealing deed

Lol seriously you believe this arrested men are the avengers that has been bombing pipelines?

As usual army dey try

kudos to the Nigeria Military. More greese to their elbow. We hope to see more of these miscreants arrested by our security agent.

The officers of the Nigerian army must be commended.the operation crocodile smile which is being called a training exercise is in fact a full fledged operation.it has begun without much fuss and the hunted militants are not being spooked, the military is also controling the information quite well,and not every detail gets to the press. the humanitarian gesture in form of medical aid is also a touch of genius. Buratai has proven himself to be a top military commander.

very good development, I just hope PMB will simultaneously start developing the Niger delta area.

force can crush this menace called avengers but it will not solve the problem.

The crocodile is truly smiling

Good of em

Jobless soldiers.

...crocodile smile indeed. the military is only buying the media glory. the truth still remains government is on it knees.

I remember the time, when they are chest beating. We will bomb this pipeline, that pipeline. And our brothers from east are hailing them to destroy their land. Now that no more chest beating, Burutai is in work, the East will draw back and they cannot help them with anything, only 2 make mouth for Nairaland.

Burutai pls delete those idiot.

Shame to economic saboteurs and their supporters.

We thank God for having a no nonsense Presido.

there is no problem that can't be managed... U just need the will.

DelGardo:
Where them dey...?

All the representatives of militants on Nairaland that have been mocking Buhari and Nigeria Army to "Come to the creek... make we see how far", please be informed that they are in the creeks now, so bring it on...

The president of a country represents the collective strength of the citizens. My president is not a coward.

guy relax na...negotiations dey go on...you think the army can protect the whole kilometers of pipeline that spans through the niger delta...relax...your blood dey hot...

I came to check names

dainformant:

Two suspects; Mr. Tokolo Sawyer and Miss Showman Ebi-ere were arrested at "Loveth Plaze", while Mr Kingsley Ebidimo and 7 others . . .

Three suspected persons, Messrs College Owahwa, Joseph Katte and Olisa Patrick found around the vicinity have been arrested. They are currently being questioned.

As the president of NCAN, I hereby update our list as it will now contain these names and as concerning "Oil Theft Related Issue"


Meanwhile,
I the army should be probed for illegal arrest of the man below; he didn't steal oil, he is a trader

See as them come humble!

The problem is not the ability and capabilities of the men of the forces to quash those yeye criminals, its a question of not getting compromised in the face of temptation (i.e money to be made themselves - oyel money), that's my own concern.

These crocs ain't loyal

Oil bunkerers chai! If i look i dey see them dey hungry

Deep sigh