By Joy Odor
The ongoing operations against oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and associated crimes in the Niger Delta Region have recorded notable successes.
In a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by Lieutenant Colonel DANJUMA JONAH DANJUMA, the Acting Deputy Director
6 Division Army Public Relations affirmed that between June 9 and 29, 2025, troops, in collaboration with other security agencies, achieved the following:
According to him, the troops deactivated 23 illegal refining sites
– Arrested 46 suspected oil thieves and associated criminals
– Recovered over 30,000 litres of stolen products
– In Bayelsa State, troops destroyed nine big pots, 16 drum pots, and recovered over 6,000 litres of stolen crude.
– In Rivers State, six illegal refining sites were uncovered, and over 5,000 litres of stolen crude were confiscated.
– In Abia and Rivers States, clearance operations led to the destruction of six illegal refining sites and recovery of over 2,000 litres of crude oil.
– In Akwa Ibom State, troops raided a warehouse and recovered 131 nylon bags filled with over 3,930 litres of stolen products.
The military’s ongoing operations aim to deny criminal elements freedom of action and protect the nation’s oil infrastructure.
The successes recorded demonstrate the effectiveness of the crackdown, and efforts will continue to ensure the security of the Niger Delta Region.
