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  • Military, Tantita join forces against oil thieves in Ondo

    Military, Tantita join forces against oil thieves in Ondo

    The Nigerian Military and Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited are set for operation to flush out the remnants of crude oil thieves in Niger Delta.

    A highly placed military source while denying that the Nigerian Army has withdrawn its personnel seconded to Tantita, said, the planned clean up operation will focus mainly on the waters of the western fringe of the Niger Delta with focus on Ondo State.

    The source said: “The joint operation will massive and decisive because we know that there are several illegal bunkering kingpins in Ondo state who are sponsoring unrests against people fighting illegal activities in the waterways.

    “We know them and we know that their mission is to create problems after they lost out in the power play of contract sharing in Abuja and also ensure they use some unsuspecting persons to create insecurity. We will go after them soonest, especially as we approach the festive period”.

    The development is coming days after the Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa business unit, Mr Jim Swartz, stated that Chevron recorded zero incidents of sabotage this year.

    Swartz made this known during his visit to the corporate headquarters of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission in Abuja. “Chevron has not recorded any oil theft or attacks on our pipelines this year. This is the longest we’ve gone without oil theft,” Swartz said in a statement.

    The record-breaking success story of Chevron is reportedly linked to the strides recorded by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private pipeline security surveillance company owned by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo.

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    The statement stated that the approach taken by TSSNL, using technology and local intelligence, has enhanced monitoring and control of activities in the region and contributed to the increase in the nation’s oil production output from 2022 to the present.

    Also, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and the International Oil Companies have been able to ramp up production to 1.8 million barrels per day, unlike in the past when production was trapped at 600,000 barrels per day.

    With unhindered production, the government is setting a target of 2.06 million barrels per day, as unveiled in the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework made available last week by the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu.

  • Troops arrest 17 suspected oil thieves, recover 45,000 litres of stolen products

    Troops arrest 17 suspected oil thieves, recover 45,000 litres of stolen products

    Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have destroyed nine illegal refineries, arrested 17 suspected oil thieves and recovered over 45,000 litres of stolen products across the Niger Delta.

    The acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt-Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, confirmed the feat in a statement.

    He said in Ogwu Community, Warri South Local Government Area, n Delta State, the troops discovered a metal storage facility with over 20,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), three pumping machines, three metering machines, and 25 litres of engine oil.

    He named other items as two empty tanks and a 20,000-litre capacity tanker truck with registration number BEN 223 ZW, Edo State,  loaded with over 10,000 litres of illegally refined AGO.

    Danjuma said around Biseni in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, the troops uncovered two illegal refining sites and three dugout pits containing over 7,000 litres of stolen products, which were destroyed.

    He said at Okordia in Yenagoa Local Government Area, a Toyota Camry with registration number ASB 71 BG, loaded with over 600 litres of AGO, was intercepted by the soldiers.

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    He said: “In Rivers State, during a routine patrol around Okarki Community in Ahoada West Local Government Area, troops intercepted a Toyota 4Runner SUV with registration number GBB 331 AE, conveying over 1,600 litres of stolen products.

    “Items recovered included a 250-metre hose, three-inch metal pipes, and six sacks containing 300 litres of illegally refined AGO. The driver abandoned the vehicle and fled on sighting the troops.

    “Also, at Ogbogolo Community in Ahoada West Local Government Area, troops discovered 23 sacks filled with 690 litres of illegally refined AGO.

    “At KM 45 in Degema Local Government Area, a wooden boat loaded with stolen products was intercepted. At Obiafor Oil Field in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, troops discovered a vandalised portion of the Oando pipeline, along with over 500 litres of stolen condensate.”

  • Troops seized N1.3 billion worth petroleum products, arrest 285 oil thieves in July

    Troops seized N1.3 billion worth petroleum products, arrest 285 oil thieves in July

    The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that troops of Operation Delta Safe recovered petroleum products worth N1,312,575,085 and arrested 285 in July.

    It said troops discovered and destroyed 73 illegal refining sites, 126 crude oil cooking ovens, 39 boats, 83 storage tanks, and 88 drums. 

    The Director Defence Media Operations Maj-Gen Markus Kangye announced this in a statement on Friday. 

    “The breakdown indicates of the petroleum products are 974,976 litres of stolen crude oil, 269,257 litres of illegally refined Diesel, 1,759 litres of Kerosene, and 3,447 litres of Peteol. 

    “Furthermore, 285 oil thieves and other criminals were arrested, while assorted arms and ammunition and some explosives, were also recovered.”

    Giving further updates on troops successes last month, the defence spokesman said troops killed several terrorists, arrested 578 suspected kidnappers and gunrunners, and rescued 134 kidnap victims.

    He said 151 terrorists and their family members surrendered to troops within the period. 

    According Kangye, among the terrorists eliminated were terrorist commanders Yellow Danbokolo, Amir Dunkei, Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu and Ali Yar Daribiyar.

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    He said some of the suspected kidnappers and gunrunners taken into custody for interrogation were Yakubu Jubril, Abubakar Yahaya, Isiya Sani, Haruna AbdullahiAli Abba, Mallam Aminu Idris, Mohammed Hamisu (aka Mamiyo or Officer Mohammed), Shuaibu Bulama and Isah Abdullahi as well as Abdullahi Mohammed. 

    Others, according to the defence spokesman, are notorious cultists Prince Justin Ishimiri and an extremist kingpin Liamdoo Douglas Adekpe (aka Bajor). 

    He said airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) conducted several bombardment in Mariga and Rijau Local Government Areas of Niger State and between the border of Zamfara and Kebbi States, leading to killing of several terrorists.

  • 237 oil thieves, bunkers arrested in Niger Delta region

    237 oil thieves, bunkers arrested in Niger Delta region

    • …arrest notorious bandit, five others in Zamfara

    Troops of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have arrested 237 oil thieves and bunkers during several operations conducted recently.

    The number of arrests was the highest made by troops in a week against economic saboteurs in the region in recent times.

    The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye announced this in a statement over the weekend.

    According to the defence spokesman, troops foiled oil theft worth over N241 million.

    He said, “The breakdown indicates: 230,400 litres of stolen crude oil, 13,000 litres of illegally refined Diesel and 2,500 litres of Petrol,” Kangye said.

    “Additionally, they discovered and destroyed 30 crude oil cooking ovens, 28 dugout pits, 2 boats, 7 storage tanks, 14 drums, 8 vehicles and 14 illegal refining sites. Furthermore, 237 oil thieves and other criminals were arrested, while assorted arms and ammunition and some explosives were also recovered.”

    Giving an update on successes in other parts of the country, Gen. Kangye said the military and personnel of the Department of State Service (DSS) have arrested terrorist bandit Mohammed Matazu (AKA Mamiyo), and five others in Matazu and Maru Local Government Areas of Katsina and Zamfara States.

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    According to the defence spokesman, the troops recovered some high-calibre weapons, illicit drugs and other logistics supplies during the operation that was conducted from July 18 to 24.

    He said, “During the encounter, 106 kidnapped victims were rescued. Also, Sequel to the ongoing non-kinetic operations in Zamfara State, 32 kidnapped victims comprising 27 adult females and 5 children were released by the terrorists to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) team on 20 July 2025.”

    On troops’ operation in the Northeast, Gen. Kangye said troops and a hybrid force, with support from the Nigerian Air Force, killed several Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters and arrested 13 others during operations from July 16 and 22.

    He said in the general areas of Goniri, Madaganari, Amuda, Chenene, Tokumbere and Lambawa-Kalari towns in Konduga, Gwoza, Monguno, Kala-Balga, Ngazai and Bama LGAs of Borno States as well as Madagali and Michika LGAs of Adamawa State.

    On the North-Central zone, Kangye said troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN, from July 17 to 21, killed some of them, arrested six and rescued 17 kidnapped victims, during a operation on militia hideout in Mangu, Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Bassa Local Government Areas of Plateau State as well as Kaura and Sanga Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.

    “Following an intelligence-led operation conducted in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on 19 July 2025, our gallant troops arrested a notorious gunrunner identified as Haruna Abdullahi in possession of 350 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition,” he said.

    “Additionally, six other suspected criminals were also arrested between 16 to 20 July 2025 in Barkin Ladi and Jos North LGAs of Plateau State, as well as Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Investigation ongoing while recovered items in troops’ custody,” Kangye added.

  • 62 suspected oil thieves held with 350,000 litres of stolen products recovered

    62 suspected oil thieves held with 350,000 litres of stolen products recovered

    Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army have arrested 62 suspects, deactivated 14 illegal refining sites, seized five boats and confiscated over 350,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in the Niger Delta region.

    Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Nigerian Army, Lt.-Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, who announced this, said an abandoned wellhead was discovered at Joinkrama 4 in Ahoada West Local Government Area, Rivers State, while the troops deactivated six illegal refining sites.

    He said six large ovens, reservoirs, and receivers containing 300,000 litres of stolen crude oil and 21,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), were handled.

    Other items recovered at the site were a generator set, welding machine, and shovels.

    Danjuma said at Obiafor in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, several illegal refining sites were dismantled.

    According to him, three dugout pits were discovered, two filled with over 5,700 litres of stolen crude and one containing unquantified stolen AGO.

    He said: “Additionally, two boats loaded with ten sacks of condensates were intercepted at the riverside in Obiafor. Troops also intercepted a Sienna vehicle with no registration number, loaded with 32 sacks filled with over 1,920 litres of stolen AGO, at Elele Town in Ikwerre Local Government.

    “Likewise, an illegal connection point was discovered, along with a dugout pit filled with over 1,200 litres of condensates. Recovered items included three 150-meter-long hoses, eight metal drums, and several ovens set up for illicit refining”.

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    Danjuma said at Biseni in Yenagoa Local Government, Bayelsa State, the troops deactivated four illegal refining sites and four dugout pits.

    He said over 10,000 litres of stolen AGO were confiscated, and five cooking ovens dismantled.

    Danjuma said following a tip-off from Javel Sharp Sand Waterside to Gana Road in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, two suspected oil thieves were apprehended ‘’with two boats loaded with 30 cellophane bags filled with over 1,500 litres of illegally refined AGO”.

    In Akwa Ibom State, he said the troops had continued to dominate the operational landscape, effectively denying criminal elements freedom of action.

    Danjuma quoted the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major-General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, as commending the troops for their successes and charging them to sustain the tempo.

  • 42 oil thieves arrested, stolen products recovered in Niger Delta

    42 oil thieves arrested, stolen products recovered in Niger Delta

    Troops of Operation Delta Safe have apprehended 42 suspected oil thieves and recovered large quantities of stolen crude oil and illegally refined products, in the past week.

    Kangye said the troops recovered 201,345 litres of stolen crude oil, 29,730 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and 1,759 litres of Dual-Purpose Kerosene (DPK).

    He added that troops also discovered and destroyed 18 crude oil cooking ovens, 32 dugout pits, 16 boats, 21 storage tanks, 17 drums and 19 illegal refining sites.

    He said: “Other items recovered include pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones and 13 vehicles.

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    “Furthermore, 42 oil thieves and other criminals were arrested, while assorted arms and ammunition and some explosives were also recovered.”

     Kangye further said troops also apprehended a notorious cult leader, Prince Johnson Ishirim, popularly known as Commander Junior and 13 other suspected criminals/kidnappers in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers, Oshimiri, Warri South and Ukwani local government areas of Delta.

    “Weapons and ammunition, as well as vehicles and motorcycles were recovered from them,” he said.

    According to him, troops also raided a criminals’ hideout in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa and arrested 28 oil thieves and some drug dealers.

  • Troops arrest 42 oil thieves, recover stolen products

    Troops arrest 42 oil thieves, recover stolen products

    Troops of Operation Delta Safe have apprehended 42 suspected oil thieves and recovered large quantities of stolen crude oil and illegally refined products in the past week.

    The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye announced this while briefing journalists at the Defence Headquarters on Thursday in Abuja.

    Kangye said the troops recovered 201,345 litres of stolen crude oil, 29,730 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and 1,759 litres of Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK).

    He added that troops also discovered and destroyed 18 crude oil cooking ovens, 32 dugout pits, 16 boats, 21 storage tanks, 17 drums and 19 illegal refining sites.

    He said, “Other items recovered include pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones and 13 vehicles.

    “Furthermore, 42 oil thieves and other criminals were arrested, while assorted arms and ammunition and some explosives were also recovered.”

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    Kangye further disclosed that troops also apprehended a notorious cult leader identified as Prince Johnson Ishirim, otherwise known as Commander Junior and 13 other suspected criminals/Kidnappers in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers, Oshimiri, Warri South and Ukwani Local Government Areas of Delta.

    “Weapons and ammunition, as well as vehicles and motorcycles, were recovered from them,” he said.

    According to him, troops also raided a criminal’s hideout in the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa and arrested 28 oil thieves and some drug dealers on July 10.

  • Military recovers N3 billion worth of stolen crude from oil thieves

    Military recovers N3 billion worth of stolen crude from oil thieves

    Troops of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have recovered crude oil and petroleum products valued at over N3.5 billion from oil thieves in the Niger Delta region within the last three months, the Defence Headquarters has disclosed.

    The military operations, aimed at curbing oil theft, piracy, and pipeline vandalism, led to the destruction of 174 illegal refining sites and the recovery of 45 vehicles used by vandals.

    Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen Markus Kangye, revealed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He said the recovered products include 2,381,239 litres of stolen crude oil, 605,393 litres of illegally refined diesel (AGO), 41,465 litres of kerosene (DPK), and 26,905 litres of petrol (PMS).

    In addition, no fewer than 12 suspects were arrested, while troops also recovered various arms, ammunition, and explosives from the criminals.

    “15 victims abandoned by suspected militia/pirates were rescued by troops during an offensive operation in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on June 28,” Maj.-Gen Kangye said.

    “Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 52 crude oil cooking ovens, 21 dugout pits, 11 boats, 36 storage tanks, 36 drums and 25 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include, pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones and six vehicles.”

    Giving an update on military successes against terrorists and bandits in the past three months, the defence spokesman said troops killed several terrorists’ kingpins and their foot soldiers, arrested over 1,191 of them and rescued 543 kidnap victims.

    “During the quarter, about 682 terrorists and their families surrendered to troops,” he said.

    Among the terrorists eliminated in the battlefield, accident to defence spokesman, include the dreaded Amir Abu Fatimah, kinging Auta, Abdul Jamilu, Salisu, Mallam Jidda, Maiwada, Mai Dada and Nwachi Eze, a commander of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra/ Eastern Security Network,(ESN) otherwise known as Onowu. 

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    “Two days ago, bandit kingpin Yellow Danbokkolo succumbed to injuries sustained during an encounter with troops.

    “Additionally, some notorious gunrunners and kidnappers on the troops’ watch list, including Buhari Umar, Hassam Mohammed, Saleh Sani, Adamu Dan Mai, Idi Yusuf, Hassan Bello, Muhammed Isah, Shimu Ilu Adamu, Ismaila Ilu Hassan, Michael and Shittu Muazu Bakassi, were arrested,” he said.

  • Troops arrest 43 oil thieves, destroy 27 illegal refineries

    Troops arrest 43 oil thieves, destroy 27 illegal refineries

    Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA) have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves, destroyed 27 illegal refineries and recovered over 161,000 litres of stolen products across the Niger Delta Region.

    Confirming the operations, the acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, said In Bayelsa State, along Zarama-Joinkrama 4, the troops discovered an illegal connection point at Wellhead 10.

    Danjuma said In a follow-up operations, five cooking ovens, five reservoirs, five dugout pits, a generator and over 30,000 litres of stolen crude were recovered.

    “While, at Biseni Community, Adibawa in Yenagoa LGA, two illegal connection points connected to the pipeline, linked to an illegal refining site were discovered.

    “Additionally, 19 big pots, 18 drum pots, 36 drum receivers, 19 drum coolants, a pumping, 6 metallic drum receiver stocked with over 4,000 litres of Illegally refined Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO) and over 27,600 litres of stolen crude stored in 460 sacks were handled”, he said.

    Danjuma said the operations conducted at Luka Creek, around Lagosgbene in Southern Ijaw LGA, led to the discovery of an illegal refinery with over 1,500 litres of stolen products confiscated. 

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    He said at Tamogbene in Ekeremor LGA, 71 big pipes, 30 small pipes, concealed under logs of woods, one 40HP engine and a wooden boat were recovered by the troops adding that two suspected vandals conveying the items in a boat absconded on sighting troops. 

    He said in Rivers State, a fibre boat, one wooden boat and a large wooden barge filled with over 27,000 litres of stolen Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) were intercepted by the troops. 

    Danjuma said: “In addition, eight suspected oil thieves were apprehended in connection to the crime. Around Dorger Land Community in Okrika LGA, a wooden boat laden with 18,980 litres of PMS was intercepted, with three suspected oil thieves apprehended. 

    “Other seizures were made at Okarki Forest, Banana Creek in Ahoada West and Degema LGAs respectively. Along Egbema-Okolomade in Abua/Odual LGA, an illegal refining site was uncovered with two cooking ovens, drums and receivers as well as over 3,000 litres of stolen crude recovered. 

    “Troops, also intercepted a truck at Oyingbo with Registration Number SML 204 VJ, loaded with over 3,000 litres of stolen crude concealed in sacks. In a related development, at Omoku, close to waterside, troops intercepted over 2,700 litres of illegally refined Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK) in 45 sacks”.

    In Akwa Ibom State,.Danjuma said a suspected oil thief was arrested at Ekparakwa along Ikot Abasi-Oruk Anam LGA, with 63 Nylon bags filled with over 1,900 litres of stolen AGO, while on transit with an Infinity Jeep with Registration Number APR 105 KX Abia State. 

    He said two suspected oil thieves were arrested along Abak-Ikot Abasi road also in Abak LGA, on a Toyota Camry with Registration Number UJ 804 KJA Lagos, loaded with over 840 litres of PMS, stocked in 31 Nylon bags.

    Danjuma said in Delta State, within Obodo, Ugbukoko, Jatumi and Obofo Oil Fields, in Warri South LGA, troops discovered two wooden boats loaded with over 3,600 litres of stolen crude stored in 120 cellophane bags concealed in a creek. 

    He explained that at the Bennett Ogboloja area, also in Warri South LGA, two illegal refining sites, two ovens, two pumping machines as well as a makeshift shop stocked with drums of illegally refined AGO, estimated to be over 500 litres were handled appropriately. 

    He said at Urakpa Gana waterside in Sapele LGA, four suspected oil thieves were arrested in possession of 57 sacks of stolen condensates, estimated to be over 1,800 litres. 

    He said at Urakpa Gana, troops also intercepted two Toyota vehicles with Registration Numbers GWA 312 KZ and Delta WWR 675 JU loaded with 1,630 litres of condensates filled in 47 bags.

  • Troops arrest 43 oil thieves, seize 254,000 litres of stolen products in Niger Delta

    Troops arrest 43 oil thieves, seize 254,000 litres of stolen products in Niger Delta

    The troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army have sustained the pressure on the economic saboteurs in the Niger Delta Region arresting 43 suspected oil thieves and deactivating 14 illegal refineries.

    But the troops successfully demobilised 14 boats used for economic sabotage; intercepted many vehicles and seized over 254,000 litres of stolen products across the region.

    Confirming the development, the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Nigerian Army, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma said in notable operations conducted in Delta State, troops uncovered a large-scale illegal bunkering site at Old Ogorode in Sapele Local Government Area.

    He said many items were recovered at the site, including one Ford Bus with registration number Delta KLK 797 HR loaded with nine drums of 1000 litres each filled with 90,000 litres, 74 drums of 200 litres each stocked with 14,800 litres, and one tank filled with over 20,000 litres of stolen products.

    He named other seizures as  nine drums of 200 litres capacity each, estimated to be 1,800 litres, eight drums of 200 litres each filled with illegally refined engine oil estimated to be over 1,600 litres, 90 empty drums, one empty 5,000 litres capacity tank, eight pumping machines, one Lister generator, and one big generator.

    He said two suspected economic saboteurs were arrested at the site.

    Danjuma said the troops also intercepted a Volvo Canter truck with registration number Bauchi KTG 166 XC conveying 56 drums of stolen crude oil estimated to be 13,400 litres at Amukpe in Sapele Local Government Area.

    He said that three suspects were taken into custody in connection to the seizures, adding that at Ughelli North Local Government Area, a mini tanker conveying 11,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO) was intercepted.

    Danjuma said in Rivers State, around Ataba general area in Andoni Local Government Area, troops dismantled illegal refining sites, with pots and receivers and over 80,000 litres of stolen crude confiscated, but he said the suspected oil thieves fled on sighting troops.

    He said: “At Ogale junction in Eleme Local Government Area, troops intercepted over 80 sacks filled with 3,200 litres of stolen products. Similarly, at Okarki Forest in Ahoada West Local Government Area, troops swooped on a massive cooking oven stocked with over 3,000 litres of stolen crude.

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    “Several items were also recovered at the scene, including a reservoir pit, metal receivers and 100 meters long iron pipes.

    “At Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, several vehicles were intercepted with unspecified quantities of stolen products recovered, in addition to arrests effected at Aloloba in Kula II general area of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, Oshie in ONELGA, and Krakrama in Degema Local Government Area.”

    He said in Bayelsa State, around Okordia Community in Yenagoa Local Government Area, troops dismantled an illegal refining site with three ovens, four refining drums, receivers with dugout pits filled with over 8,000 litres of stolen crude.

    Danjuma said at Taylor Creek in Biseni, also in Yenagoa, two illegal refining sites with eight mini ovens, seven refining drums, receivers filled with over 5,500 litres of stolen crude were handled.

    He said: “While at Clough Creek inand  Ekeremor, an illegal refining site with metal drums and ovens were dismantled accordingly.”