- The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, has dismantled 56 illegal oil bunkering sites in the Niger Delta region.
- Over 1.2 million litres of stolen crude oil were recovered during the operation.
- 88 cooking drums, 755,000 litres of stolen crude, and 53,000 litres of illegally refined AGO were also recovered.
- Seventeen suspects were apprehended and seven vehicles, five motorcycles, and other equipment were seized.
- The operation is part of the Army’s efforts to combat economic sabotage and protect national infrastructure.
The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, has made significant strides in combating economic sabotage in the Niger Delta region. Over a one-week operation, troops successfully dismantled 56 illegal oil bunkering sites, seized 88 cooking drums, and recovered a staggering 1.2 million litres of stolen crude oil .
The operation, which took place from November 25 to December 1, 2024, also led to the recovery of over 755,000 litres of stolen crude and 53,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Yenagoa LGA’s Okordia Forest .
Additionally, troops uncovered an illegal connection on a government pipeline in Kula I, Akuku-Toru LGA, and dismantled a tarpaulin reservoir holding over 100,000 litres of stolen crude .
Seventeen suspects were apprehended across the region, with additional seizures of seven vehicles, five motorcycles, boats, pumping machines, and other tools used in illegal refining .
The General Officer Commanding 6 Division, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, commended the troops for their success and reiterated the Army’s commitment to safeguarding national infrastructure and maintaining security .
