He said feedback from local sources revealed several of the terrorists were eliminated as a result of the strike.
NAF’s spokesman AVM Edward Gabkwet said 10 overhead tanks and several gallons of illegally refined products were destroyed in the operation.
Mr Abubakar said that the menace of oil theft and pipeline vandalism had led to a significant decline in crude oil production.
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NAF said that the location was suspected to be sites for IED manufacturing and storage areas.
Mr Gabkwet said the air crew also destroyed some illegal refining sites at about 6 km from Tunu in Bayelsa.
He said the illegal sites were located near Obiaku and in close proximity to the Imo-Abia-Rivers borders.
Mr Gabkwet said the strikes were executed at the stronghold of the infamous terrorist, Buharinyadi.
Mr Gabkwet also said the NAF was committed to improving its operations and was modernising and changing its approach.
Mr Gabkwet said that among those neutralised were some senior commanders of the insurgents.
The Nigerian Air Force spokesperson, AVM Edward Gabkwet, stated on Sunday in Abuja that the air strikes diminished the capabilities of oil thieves significantly.
