The Nigerian Army Sunday says it has combated oil theft and degraded criminal elements in Akwa Ibom state.
The Commander 2 Brigade, Brig. Gen. Jafaar Ibrahim, stated this during the 2 Brigade Combined West African Social Activities (WASA) Saturday evening at Military Cantonment, Mbiokporo, Nsit Ibom LGA.
Ibrahim noted that army operations in the state have resulted in the disruption of oil theft activities, leading to a substantial decrease in the incidence of the crime.
He also announced that the brigade has successfully degraded criminal elements who posed security threats in the state.
“The Anti-Illegal Bunkering Operations is also curbing oil theft in the state to the barest minimum which is contributing to
boosting the national oil production to optimum level for improved national economy.
“Operation Delta Safe Joint Task Force South South (Sector 4) and Operation Thunder has drastically degraded the activities of criminal elements within the state,” he stated.
The commander added that the continuous conduct of various operations in the Brigade area of responsibility has drastically decreased the security threats and rekindled confidence in Akwa Ibom residents.
He pledged the command’s commitment for a continuous synergy with other security agencies to make Akwa Ibom state peaceful for law abiding citizens.
Ibrahim commended Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen O. O Oluyede for his continuous support and transformational leadership which is constantly molding the army into a formidable force.
