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The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has reported a significant operation targeting illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta. This operation resulted in the destruction of 20 illicit refining sites, the recovery of 90,000 litres of stolen petroleum products, and the apprehension of eight suspects. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The t operation, conducted alongside other security agencies, spanned Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Delta States between December 23 and December 29, 2024. Acting Deputy Director of the 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, issued a statement on Sunday from Port Harcourt detailing the mission’s outcomes.

Key Achievements of the Operation

The statement emphasized the Army’s commitment to combating economic sabotage in the Niger Delta, stating:
“Troops of the 6 Division, in collaboration with other security agencies, have intensified their efforts to disrupt illegal oil operations. This has led to the dismantling of 20 illegal refining sites, the arrest of eight suspected oil thieves, and the destruction of 21 boats used in criminal activities. Additionally, more than 90,000 litres of stolen products were recovered during these anti-bunkering operations.”

One of the major operations, based on actionable intelligence, took place in the Buguma area of Asari-Toru Local Government Area. Troops discovered a large tarpaulin reservoir and a wooden boat containing 37,000 litres of stolen condensates.

At Ogajiama in Buguma/Bakana, the troops encountered resistance from armed individuals but overcame them with superior firepower. They dismantled an illegal refinery site and seized equipment, including a large pot and a receiver containing 9,000 litres of refined kerosene. Three locally made boats loading crude oil from an abandoned wellhead were intercepted, leading to the arrest of three suspects.

Operations in Other Locations

In Krakrama Community, Degema LGA, two illegal refinery sites were discovered, along with four fibre boats, three wooden boats, and 2,000 litres of stolen crude oil.
In Gbede, Omoku, troops dismantled one refinery site and confiscated 27 locally made ovens and 31 sacks filled with over 2,000 litres of stolen products.
At Odagwa-Imo Riverside in Etche LGA, the Army discovered one illegal refining site, two drum pots, a wooden boat, and over 3,500 litres of stolen products.
In the Imo River region, seven illegal refineries were identified. Equipment seized included six boats, 122 drum pots, and 49 drum receivers, with more than 10,000 litres of stolen oil products recovered.

Additional Operations in Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom

In Bayelsa State’s Biseni Forest, Yenagoa LGA, troops dismantled an illegal refinery and recovered 8,000 litres of stolen products. A separate operation foiled an attempt to vandalize a Shell Petroleum flowline at Well 20 in Ekeremor LGA.

In Akwa Ibom, the operation led to the interception of 11 drums containing 3,080 litres of Motor Spirit (PMS) in Mbo LGA. A follow-up investigation uncovered 31 more drums of PMS, totaling 8,680 litres, at Dazele Filling Station in Ibaka, suspected to be destined for smuggling.

Delta State Efforts

In Delta State, the Army executed both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to curb illegal activities and deny criminal groups freedom of operation.

Commendation and Public Involvement

Major General Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding the 6 Division, lauded the troops for their dedication and success in the operation. He urged them to maintain vigilance and called on the public to provide reliable intelligence to help combat economic sabotage and ensure the security of the region’s oil exploration activities.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2024/12/30/army-destroys-20-illegal-refineries-and-seizes-90000-litres-of-stolen-oil/

We are never told anything about the owners of such refineries.

Why is illegal oil business difficult to stop in Nigeria as you have it in many oil producing countries

OK. What about the owner of the refinery?

And they fail to destroy common criminals bandit or bokoharam among us

And again...

Nigeria has to be explained to me so I will not understand because I am not understanding.

Destroying another man business is now achievement via Army people...

100 % madness from them.....

Everyday without an end to it.

What are they going to do with the crude now?

People that should be commended for doing what NNPC couldn’t do..smh

I bet the seized stolen oil will vanish....the level of corruption in Nigeria is crazy.

dfrost:


Nigeria has to be explained to me so I will not understand because I am not understanding.

It's confusing you like opeblokhos

Ok

guru90:
Destroying another man business is now achievement via Army people...

100 % madness from them.....

U heard illegal refinery

Nah people like they those producing fake products.

It's something of shame

Chai!

If all these local refineries have been upgraded, by now this country would have been sufficient on oil and other products.

The only thing we do is destroy, cause land pollution and pray in mosque, church etc sighs



Meanwhile note

it is only a Nigerian girl you will see preparing for marriage and she only has #5k or less in her .
With a mind blowing milage!!

It is only a Nigerian girl that knows what she deserves, but has 0 balance, no job and her parents can't even afford to give her what she thinks she deserves.

It is only a Nigerian girl that believe what she deserves should be funded by a man's pocket.

Very delusional lot.

No pictures

jamafa:


U heard illegal refinery

Nah people like they those producing fake products.

It's something of shame

Chai!

iPods step by step your illegal activities will be reduced to zero

lagostrendboy:

https://eyesoflagos.com/2024/12/30/army-destroys-20-illegal-refineries-and-seizes-90000-litres-of-stolen-oil/

Illegal refineries are working while government owned ones aren't functional. Maybe these illegal operators should handle the government owned.

Why destroy what U can't build...what happens to all seized millions of litres of ...

When you give host communities only 3% this is what you get.

Want to acquire lands and landed properties in Port Harcourt?

I'm the guy!

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20? And they said nigeria doesn't have refinery

lagostrendboy:

https://eyesoflagos.com/2024/12/30/army-destroys-20-illegal-refineries-and-seizes-90000-litres-of-stolen-oil/

People n cabal

Army officers are the real oil thieves.

Quote me to say rubbish and die with your eyes open.

Real legendary m.v.p if Na police dem go Collect bribe free dem

lagostrendboy:

https://eyesoflagos.com/2024/12/30/army-destroys-20-illegal-refineries-and-seizes-90000-litres-of-stolen-oil/

After seizing what next?

jamafa:


U heard illegal refinery

Nah people like they those producing fake products.

It's something of shame

Chai!

I never hear...... fake products from Refinery..... oooh rather from local once...

The Army never stops them mining in the North.
It's the South resources that the northern filled army want to control.

I beg the sooner we break the better, shebi just tax reform dey make dem fear.

Make we see as North go survive without the south.

Thank goodness Tinubu can't be intimated like GEJ

Just license and regulate those guys.

Constantly monitor their quality control.
You would have reduced unemployment, sabotage and crime in the Niger Delta. Their local economy will grow.
It will always be a net gain for the economy and the Naira. But since we don't have sense...

rinzaugustine:
People that should be commended for doing what NNPC couldn’t do..smh

Many people don't know they've been using their products