Army Destroys 20 Illegal Refineries And Seizes 90,000 Litres Of Stolen Oil
The Nigerian Army has successfully carried out a major operation to tackle illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta. In a mission spanning from December 23 to 29, 2024, the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, along with other security agencies, destroyed 20 illegal oil refineries, seized over 90,000 litres of stolen oil, and arrested […]
Oil theft: Troops confiscate 130,000 litres of stolen products, arrest suspects
The Nigerian Army has made significant strides in the fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta, seizing over 130,000 litres of stolen oil and arresting ten oil thieves. This latest operation, carried out by troops from the 6th Division in collaboration with other security agencies, targeted illegal oil refining activities in several areas. In […]
Troops Shut Down 56 Illegal Oil Bunkering Sites, Recover 1.2 Million Litres of Stolen Crude in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army has made significant progress in tackling illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region. From November 25 to December 1, 2024, troops deactivated 56 illegal oil sites across four states: Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Akwa Ibom. During the operation, soldiers recovered an impressive 1.2 million litres of stolen crude oil. They also […]
Nigeria Navy deactivates hideout of crude oil criminals, arrest two suspects
Oil theft and illegal refining have been ongoing issues in Nigeria, causing environmental damage and loss of revenue. In response, the Nigerian Navy has intensified its efforts to combat these crimes through Operation DELTA SANITY. This operation recently led to the discovery and shutdown of several illegal sites used by oil criminals in Bayelsa State, […]
Nigerian Navy Shuts Down Three Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Bayelsa State
The Nigerian Navy has scored another significant success in its battle against oil theft and illegal refining activities. On November 4, 2024, Navy troops under Operation Delta Sanity discovered and dismantled three illegal oil refining sites in Bayelsa State. This operation, led by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, not only halted illegal refining but also […]
Army seizes 700,000 litres of stolen petrol in anti-theft operations
The 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt has announced a significant achievement in its fight against oil theft. Between October 28 and November 3, 2024, the army recovered an impressive 700,000 litres of stolen petrol during a series of operations aimed at curbing illegal activities in the region. Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah, […]
Navy Shuts Down 124 Illegal Oil Refineries and Arrests Thieves in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Navy has made significant strides in fighting illegal oil refining in the Niger Delta. Over the past four months, their initiative, called Operation Delta Sanity, has successfully shut down 124 illegal oil refining sites and arrested 55 people suspected of oil theft. Rear Admiral Samson Bura, who leads the Central Naval Command, shared […]
Nigerian Soldiers Arrest 8 for Crude Oil Theft in Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom
Oil theft and pipeline vandalism have been persistent issues in Nigeria, particularly in regions like the Niger Delta. These illegal activities not only harm the country’s economy but also damage the environment and endanger local communities. Recently, the Nigerian Army’s 6th Division made significant progress in curbing these crimes by intercepting suspects involved in oil […]
Surge in Oil Theft: 218 Incidents Reported, 31 Arrests Made in One Week
Nigeria’s oil industry has once again been hit by a surge in oil theft. Between September 7 and 13, 2024, security agencies recorded 218 cases of oil theft across the Niger Delta region, leading to the arrest of 31 suspects. This was revealed in a recent report by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). […]
“Tony Elumelu Demands Government Reveal Those Behind Crude Oil Theft Using Vessels”
In a recent interview with the Financial Times, Nigerian business mogul Tony Elumelu called on the Nigerian government and security forces to disclose the identities of those involved in stealing crude oil from the country. Elumelu highlighted that oil theft, particularly by criminal gangs using vessels, has severely impacted Nigeria’s oil production and led to […]