Nigerian Troops Recover 30,000 Litres of Stolen Petroleum Products, Dismantle Illegal Refineries

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 […]

Nigerian Army Dismantles 20 Illegal Refining Sites, Arrests Oil Theft Suspects

The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta region. Between December 23 and 29, 2024, troops of the 6 Division dismantled 20 illegal crude oil refining sites, arrested eight suspected oil thieves, and recovered over 90,000 litres of stolen […]

Arrest of Sokoto Emir’s Murder Suspect Marks Major Breakthrough

In a major victory against banditry in Nigeria’s Northwest, troops from the 1 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have captured a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, Bako Wurgi, also known as Baka NaGarba. Wurgi has been linked to the brutal murder of the Emir of Gobir, Isa Mohammad Bawa, in Sokoto State. The arrest […]

Troops Dismantle 42 Illegal Refineries, Recover 197,000 Litres of Stolen Oil

Efforts to clamp down on crude oil theft in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) have achieved remarkable success as troops intensified anti-bunkering operations. Between December 9-15, 2024, military forces deactivated 42 illegal oil refinery sites, arrested 29 suspected oil thieves, and confiscated over 197,000 litres of stolen crude oil, according to a statement from the […]

Lakurawa Terrorists Will Soon Be History, Says Army Chief Oluyede

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to eradicating the Lakurawa terrorist group, whose activities have terrorized communities in the north-west. Lakurawa’s Reign of Terror The Lakurawa group gained infamy for orchestrating violent attacks, including a recent assault on Mera village in Kebbi State, where over 15 people […]