Discover how Nigerian troops dismantled illegal refineries, recovered 30,000 litres of stolen petroleum products, and arrested 15 oil thieves in the Niger Delta. In a strategic crackdown on oil theft and illegal refining, troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have recovered 30,000 litres of stolen petroleum products and dismantled 13 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta region. This commendable effort is part of ongoing operations aimed at curbing economic sabotage in the country. Major Arrests and Recoveries The operation, which took place across various states in the Niger Delta, also led to the arrest of 15 suspected oil thieves. Additionally, the troops demobilized four boats and deactivated 150 local ovens used for illegal refining. Lt.-Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 6 Division, provided details of the operation. He reported that troops raided a vandalized location in Ugo Community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State, where they discovered 252,000 litres of stolen crude oil. In Delta State, the troops intercepted a red DAF Tanker Truck without a plate number in Asade Community, Ethiope West LGA. The tanker, which had siphoned over 15,000 litres of crude oil from a PAN Ocean Nigeria Limited pipeline in Ovade, was seized during the operation. Further Seizures in Rivers State The crackdown extended to Rivers State, where the troops recovered over 10,000 litres of stolen petroleum products along the Imo River corridor. Lt.-Col. Danjuma revealed that an illegal refining site was uncovered in Odagwa, near the Imo River waterways, while products were seized in Lekuma, Abiama, and Oyigbo communities. Sustained Efforts to Combat Oil Theft This operation underscores the Nigerian Army’s commitment to tackling oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta. The destruction of illegal refineries and arrest of suspects is a significant step toward safeguarding the country’s oil resources. Authorities urge citizens to report suspicious activities related to oil theft, as joint security efforts intensify to restore peace and economic stability to the affected regions. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
Nigerian Army’s Clampdown on Oil TheftThe Nigerian Army’s 6 Division has intensified its efforts to tackle oil theft and economic sabotage in the Niger Delta region. In a series of coordinated operations conducted from January 12 to 19, troops successfully apprehended 25 oil thieves, including four members of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The operations resulted in the deactivation of 23 illegal refineries and the recovery of over 45,000 litres of stolen crude oil. This was disclosed by Lieutenant Colonel Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the division. Major Operations Across States Notable Recoveries Military Leadership CommendationThe General Officer Commanding 6 Division, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, praised the troops for their diligence and urged them to sustain their momentum. He emphasized the importance of denying IPOB and other criminal elements any operational foothold in the Niger Delta READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
