Crude oil theft remains a significant issue in Nigeria, with security operatives—who are supposed to prevent the crime—reportedly facilitating and profiting from the illegal trade. Investigations reveal that oil thieves pay levies to build refining camps and receive protection, while armed personnel escort stolen crude shipments under the cover of night. Despite the efforts of […]
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 […]
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In a decisive effort to combat oil theft and protect Nigeria’s resources, the Nigerian Army has successfully dismantled 19 illegal refining sites and confiscated over 170,000 litres of stolen Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in a series of operations across the Niger Delta. Collaborative Crackdown Between December 2 and 8, 2024, troops from the Nigerian Army’s […]
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The Nigerian Army has reported the capture of a notorious terrorist leader, Abubakar Ibrahim, also known as Habu Dogo, in the North West. This success, achieved as part of ongoing counter-terrorism operations, marks a significant step in weakening the operational capacity of terrorist groups across the country, as noted in a statement from Edward Buba, […]
