The Nigerian Army has successfully shut down 42 illicit refineries and apprehended 29 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta region.
This operation, conducted between December 9 and 15, shows the military's commitment to combating oil theft and environmental degradation in the area.
The operations led to the seizure of 197,000 litres of stolen petroleum products and the dismantling of infrastructure used for these illegal activities, including 32 boats, 12 vehicles, and eight motorcycles.
The army's efforts were concentrated in key hotspots across Bayelsa, Rivers, and Delta States, aiming to disrupt the network responsible for crude oil theft.
Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah, acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, stated, "Troops conducted several operations in Bayelsa State. Around Biseni Forest in Yenagoa LGA, four newly established illegal refining sites were deactivated, with about 37,000 litres of stolen crude recovered."
The crackdown also saw significant successes in Rivers State, where operations around Kula in Akuku-Toru LGA resulted in the interception of three illegal refining sites and over 30,000 litres of stolen crude.
Similar actions were taken in Delta State, where an active illegal refining site was deactivated in Aronwon Community, Warri North LGA.
Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, reassured the public of the military's unwavering commitment to sustaining these anti-bunkering operations. He commended the troops for maintaining a high operational tempo and emphasized that these efforts are aligned with achieving the targets set for December.
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