The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has put in place a joint operation of the army and air force to combat incidences of cattle rustling in the Kamuku Forest in the Northwest parts of the country.
Acting Director Defence Information, Colonel Rabe Abubakar said in a statement, that "the need to establish the joint operation has become very necessary because criminals, and miscreants have taken over the forest thus constituting themselves into a nuisance to Nigerians living in the area."
He stated that a significant number of rustlers have been routed, previously and large number of stolen cattle recovered. The ongoing operation however, "will be sustained until the notorious forest is free of criminals and miscreants" the statement said
In a similar development, the statement said the Joint Task Force, in the Niger Delta intercepted a large barge conveying about 150,000 litres of illegally refined petroleum products.
"The captain of the barge and the crew members are already in custody and are helping security agencies in the investigation." the statement added.
The military said it has resolved to guarantee the safety of lives and properties while continuing to fight bunkering and the operations of illegal refineries.
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