The Nigerian Army has made significant progress in its anti-illegal oil bunkering operations in the Niger Delta region. Troops, working closely with other security agencies, have destroyed 32 illegal bunkering sites and 54 locally constructed boats used for criminal activities.

“The ongoing operations are yielding positive results, and we will continue to intensify our efforts to stamp out oil theft in the region,” said a Nigerian Army spokesperson.

In Rivers State, operations were conducted in several areas, including Omoku, Soku Gas Plant, and Karakrama, resulting in the deactivation of illegal refining sites, recovery of stolen products, and arrest of suspects.

At Omoku, troops deactivated two illegal refining sites, recovering over 45,000 litres of stolen crude and 1,200 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). “We have dealt a significant blow to the oil thieves, and we will not relent,” the spokesperson added.

Similar operations were conducted in Bayelsa and Delta States, with troops destroying illegal refining sites, recovering stolen products, and arresting suspects.

In Bayelsa, troops deactivated two illegal refining sites, recovering over 5,000 litres of stolen products. “The military will continue to work tirelessly to protect the nation’s oil assets,” the spokesperson stated.

The Army also intercepted vehicles and boats used for conveying stolen products and deactivated numerous cooking drums.

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“The success of these operations is a testament to the collaboration between the military and other security agencies,” said the spokesperson. “We will continue to work together to eliminate oil theft and ensure the economic stability of our nation.”

The operations are part of the military’s ongoing efforts to combat oil theft and protect the nation’s oil assets in the Niger Delta region.