Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, collaborated with security agencies to combat oil theft in the Niger Delta Region, dismantling 37 illegal refining sites, arresting 10 suspects, and recovering over 130,000 liters of stolen petroleum products between December 16 and 22, 2024.
Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies, have sustained their strength in combating oil theft in the Niger Delta Region. The operations, between December 16 and 22, 2024, led to the dismantling of 37 illegal refining sites, the arrest of 10 suspected oil thieves, and the recovery of over 130,000 litres of stolen petroleum products.
According to him, at Degema LGA, troops deactivated illegal sites and intercepted three boats carrying over 16,000 litres of stolen crude and refined products. The spokesman added that operations at Ozorchi Forest in Abua/Odual and along Imo River led to the destruction of refining equipment and recovery of 15,000 litres of stolen products. Danjuma said troops also foiled attempts to vandalize pipelines and dismantled refining sites in Bayelsa State.
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