THE Nigerian Army have captured an armoury following a raid operation on a militant camp in the Ijaw South Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The suspected militants and other individuals carried out illegal oil activities from the camp located in the Azuzuama Community, according to a statement released on Monday by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwchukwu.
During the operation, which took place on Sunday, June 25, “the highly motivated troops subdued the suspected militants with superior firepower, compelling them to abandon their camp in disarray”.
The raid reportedly led to the recovery of five AK-47 rifles, two rocket-propelled grenade bombs, four rocket grenade bomb chargers, seven 7.62mm special ammunition, 14 AK-47 rifle magazines and one pumping machine.
Other items recovered included two 16-inch anchored verves, one mallet hammer, one pipe range spinner and one axe. The illicit camp has been destroyed by the troops, the Army added.