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Lonewolf_50 28th Aug 2023 14:29

Nigerian Air Force in action
 
NAF strikes hit oil thieves, terrorists (msn.com)

https://img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/...=700&h=428&m=6

© provided by Daily Post Nigeria
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has carried out successful air interdiction missions on some illegal refining sites and terrorist hideouts, respectively, in the Niger Delta and North East.... on August 27, carried out air interdiction missions on some illegal refining sites located at Cawthorne Channels, Bille, and Gogokori in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers...the illegal refining sites were attacked and destroyed in the area... Cotonou boat observed to be loaded with illegally refined products and heading into open waters was also engaged and destroyed at Gogokori.
What with the ECOWAS intervention being possible in Niger, this article caught my eye. (Post edited to convey essential information).

​​​​....similar strikes were conducted at Idama in AkukuToru Local Government Area and Omoma in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers upon receipt of intelligence of refining activities at the two locations. Also destroyed on August 25 were four militant camps: three in Bakassi Local Government Area and one in Calabar South Local Government Area in Cross River.

Nigerian Expat Outlaw 28th Aug 2023 14:51

I know those areas quite well, except the Chinene location mentioned in the MSN article. If accurate it's a good start. When I used to fly over the Niger Delta and Bakassi areas there were literally hundreds of bunkering barges and illegal oil tapping operations, clearly visible.

There was a suspicion that the level of collusion between the "Big Oga" politicians, rich men and military hierarchy meant impunity was the norm. Barges would be openly towed offshore to waiting tankers in broad daylight.

NEO

212man 28th Aug 2023 22:17

The use of their Alpha Jets is relatively recent, but they’ve been doing the same with their Hinds (Mi-35s) for 20 years.

Martin the Martian 29th Aug 2023 12:32

Shame the photo shows a pair of Portuguese Alphas from a few years back. Definitely not Nigerian.

ETOPS 29th Aug 2023 13:04

Here you go....


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....95644da5e2.jpg


That will be ₦1,000,000 thanks

Thud_and_Blunder 29th Aug 2023 14:51

I just thought the thread title had inserted an extra space between "in" and "action"...

Lonewolf_50 29th Aug 2023 16:45

That got a laugh out of me, T & B. :ok:

NutLoose 30th Aug 2023 13:20

I wonder how long until they are parked up beside the Jags we bought them.

Martin the Martian 31st Aug 2023 13:00


Originally Posted by ETOPS (Post 11493555)
Here you go....


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....95644da5e2.jpg


That will be ₦1,000,000 thanks

Some Nigerian prince you are. You didn't even ask me for my bank details.:rolleyes:


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