Niger Delta Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/niger-delta/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Sun, 10 May 2026 17:19:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 Niger Delta Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/niger-delta/ 32 32 42672738 Navy Uncovers Reactivated Illegal Refining Sites, Seizes 184,000 Litres in Rivers https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/10/navy-uncovers-illegal/ Sun, 10 May 2026 17:19:26 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=189706 Nigerian Navy has uncovered reactivated illegal refining sites in Rivers State and seized an estimated 184,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oi

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]]> 189706 Naval Troops Destroy Illegal Refining Sites, Arrest 37 Miners in Bayelsa https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/15/naval-troops-destroy-illegal/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:53:09 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=186643 the patrol team from NNS Pathfinder uncovered the illegal refinery along the Alakiri River where about 10 dugout pits containing an estimated

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]]> 186643 NAF Tightens Security Around Niger Delta Oil Infrastructure https://prnigeria.com/2026/03/05/naf-security-niger-oil/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:24:17 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=186181 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the protection of Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta

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]]> 186181 Protect Oil Assets, Boost Production — Army Chief Tells Troops https://prnigeria.com/2026/01/09/protect-oil-assets-army/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:55:38 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=178087 Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the Nigerian Army to intensify efforts to protect critical oil and gas infrastructure

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]]> 178087 NAF Neutralises 2,351 Terrorists in 274 Precision Airstrikes in 2025 Operations https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/31/naf-neutralises-terrorists-2/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:14:07 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=177629 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has neutralized  no fewer than 2,351 terrorists through intelligence-driven air operations conducted across multiple theatres nationwide in 2025.

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]]> 177629 Army Arrests 19 Oil Thieves, Destroys 22 Illegal Refineries, in N’Delta Region https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/29/army-arrests-oil-thieves/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:03:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=177538 Army Arrests 19 Oil Thieves, Destroys 22 Illegal Refineries, in Niger Delta Region Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have arrested 19 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 22 illegal refining hubs across the Niger Delta Region, recovering over 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products valued at more than ₦150 million. The operations, […]

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]]> 177538 CG Musa: The Return of a Battle-Tested General https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/07/musa-return-battle-tested/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 19:31:44 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=175423 When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed General Christopher Musa as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) in October 2025 in a major security shake-up, rumours quickly spread that the decision was

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]]> 175423 Army Destroy 7 Illegal Refineries, Seize 109,000 Litres of Stolen Crude Oil in N’Delta Region  https://prnigeria.com/2025/11/24/army-destroy-illegal/ Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:56:59 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=174412 Army Destroy 7 Illegal Refineries, Seize 109,000 Litres of Stolen Crude Oil in N’Delta Region  Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have intensified operations against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, dismantling seven illegal refining sites and recovering more than 109,000 litres of stolen products between November 10 and 23, 2025. The Acting […]

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]]> 174412 Army Destroys 14 Illegal Refineries, Apprehends 14 Suspects in Niger Delta Region https://prnigeria.com/2025/11/10/army-destroys-illegal-2/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:11:05 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=173514 Army Destroys 14 Illegal Refineries, Apprehends 14 Suspects in Niger Delta Region Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have intensified operations against oil thieves in the Niger Delta, leading to the arrest of 14 suspects and the destruction of several illegal refining sites. The coordinated operations, conducted between […]

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]]> 173514 Nigerian Navy Rescues Passengers from Sinking Boat, Intensifies War on Oil Theft in Niger Delta https://prnigeria.com/2025/11/06/nigerian-navy-rescues-2/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:32:50 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=173273 Nigerian Navy Rescues Passengers from Sinking Boat, Intensifies War on Oil Theft in Niger Delta The Nigerian Navy has demonstrated its crucial dual role in the Niger Delta, successfully executing a mid-river rescue operation on the Bonny River while simultaneously conducting a sweeping crackdown on illegal crude oil refining sites across four different locations in […]

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]]> 173273 Niger Delta Operations: Troops Arrest 35, Recover Arms and Stolen Oil https://prnigeria.com/2025/09/09/suspects-arrested-army-strikes/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:46:53 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=169345 Troops of the Nigerian Army have dealt fresh blows to criminal networks in the Niger Delta, smashing notorious gunrunning syndicates,

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]]> 169345 Navy Dismantles Illegal Refining Site in Bayelsa https://prnigeria.com/2025/08/23/navy-dismantles-illegal/ Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:54:02 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=168224 Navy Dismantles Illegal Refining Site in Bayelsa The Nigerian Navy has intensified its clampdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta with the deactivation of a massive illicit refining site in Bayelsa State. In a joint operation on Friday, August 22, 2025, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH in collaboration […]

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]]> 168224 Navy Destroys Five Illegal Refineries in Rivers, Recovers Stolen Crude  https://prnigeria.com/2025/06/16/navy-destroys-five-illegal/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:57:36 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=164311 Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder have dismantled five illegal refining sites and recovered large quantities of stolen crude oil and illegally

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]]> 164311 DHQ: Over 70 Illegal Oil Sites Destroyed in One Week https://prnigeria.com/2025/06/13/dhq-over-illegal-oil-sites/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:03:01 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=164066 Defence Headquarters on Thursday said troops of Operation Delta Safe have destroyed more than 70 illegal oil refining

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]]> 164066 Bunkerers Flee as Troops Storm Rivers Oil Theft Site, Abandon Equipment in Panic https://prnigeria.com/2025/05/28/bunkerers-flee-troops-storm/ Wed, 28 May 2025 19:34:03 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=163228 Troops of the 16 Brigade Garrison under the Joint Task Force South South Operation Delta Safe (JTF OPDS) have intensified their crackdown on oil

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]]> 163228 NAF Airstrikes Destroy Over 100 Illegal Refining Sites in Major Crackdown on Oil Theft in Niger Delta https://prnigeria.com/2025/05/25/naf-airstrikes-destroy-over/ Sun, 25 May 2025 21:21:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=163048 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed over 100 illegal refining sites in intensified air operations across the Niger Delta, as part of its ongoing crackdown on

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]]> 163048 Navy Nabs Suspected Pipeline Vandal, Uncovers Crude Oil Dump Sites in Bayelsa https://prnigeria.com/2025/04/18/navy-nabs-suspected-pipeline/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:43:22 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=160789 Navy Nabs Suspected Pipeline Vandal, Uncovers Crude Oil Dump Sites in Bayelsa As part of its ongoing Operation DELTA SANITY to combat crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta, the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH has recorded another success with the arrest of a suspected pipeline vandal and the discovery of illegal […]

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]]> 160789 OPERATION DELTA SANITY: Naval Troops Deactivate 29 Illegal Refining Sites in N/Delta https://prnigeria.com/2025/02/06/operation-delta-sanity-naval/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:15:21 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=156313 Nigerian Navy has dealt a significant blow to crude oil thieves in the Niger Delta region, deactivating 29 illegal refining

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]]> 156313 In Niger Delta, troops dismantle 32 illegal refineries, nab 15 suspected oil thieves https://prnigeria.com/2025/01/12/niger-delta-troops-dismantle/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:55:14 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=154495 In Niger Delta, troops dismantle 32 illegal refineries, nab 15 suspected oil thieves Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division have destroyed 32 illegal refineries, arrested 15 suspected oil thieves, and recovered over 60,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in the Niger Delta region. The operations, conducted in collaboration with other security agencies, took place […]

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]]> 154495 Oil Theft: Troops Destroy 37 Sites, Seize 130,000 Liters of Oil in N/Delta https://prnigeria.com/2024/12/23/oil-theft-troops-destroy-2/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:20:26 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=153343 Troops of 6 Division, working closely with other security agencies have continued to sustain the operational gains recorded against oil thieves in the Niger Delta

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