Troops Recover Over 80,000 Litres of stolen crude Oil in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army has recovery of over 80,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta Region.
The recovery was made during a crackdown on economic saboteurs in the region.
A statement by the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, on Sunday said the operation was conducted by troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, from November 18 to 24, 2024.
“In Bayelsa State, several operations were conducted with successes recorded. At Clough Creek in Ekeremor LGA, a wooden boat hidden inside the Creek loaded with over 2,500 litres of stolen products was intercepted. Likewise, around Sangakubu general area in Nembe LGA, an illegal refining site was dismantled with over 1,500 litres of stolen products recovered. The operation was also extended to Southern Ijaw LGA, along Tebidaba Creek, where illegal refining sites, a wooden boat with unquantified quantity of stolen products handled appropriately.
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‘While, in Delta State, troops on routine patrol, along Ekpan in Uvwie LGA, intercepted over 2,500 litres of stolen products stored in a tank within the premises of Lamiel Hotel and Suites. Additionally, troops on pursuit, intercepted two vehicles stocked with stolen products at Abe Community in Orhiomwon LGA of Edo State. In Akwa State, troops have continued to dominate land and waterways to ward off criminal activities.
“The operation was aimed at tackling oil theft and other related crimes in the region,” the statement said.
During the operation, troops dismantled 34 illegal refining sites, arrested 11 suspected oil thieves, and deactivated 19 boats. Additionally, 180 cooking drum pots and 29 metal container receivers were confiscated.
The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, commended the troops for their resilience and assured that the division would continue to sustain the ongoing operations.
“The Division under my watch will continue to sustain the ongoing operations to ensure an increase in oil and gas production,” Abdussalam said.
“Efforts will be sustained to effectively thwart the intentions of the criminal elements operating in the region.”
By PRNigeria
