The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has destroyed over 100 illegal refineries and associated equipment across seven states in the Niger Delta.
NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the strikes were carried out by the 115 Special Operations Group, under Operation DELTA SAFE, between January and May 2025.
In total, 173 missions and 265 sorties were flown, targeting refineries, boats, tanks, and vehicles used by oil thieves.
The airstrikes, conducted across Ondo, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River, have significantly disrupted illegal oil operations.
NAF says it remains committed to civil-military relations and national economic stability.
