Nigerian Troops destroy 98 illegal refineries, recover 799,000 litres of crude in Niger Delta

Nigerian troops destroyed 98 illegal oil refineries and recovered 799,400 litres of stolen crude oil over the past week in a major crackdown on illegal activities in the Niger Delta.
The operations, aimed at curbing oil theft and related crimes, also led to the discovery and destruction of 26 dugout pits, 13 boats, 90 drums, and 45 storage tanks.
Additional items seized included 155 cooking ovens, 4 speedboats, a pumping machine, 7 vehicles, and 151,150 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).
These achievements were detailed in a statement issued on Friday by Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations.
The statement highlighted the military’s ongoing efforts to counter terrorism and insurgency across the country.
According to Buba, in addition to the operations in the Niger Delta, Nigerian troops conducted widespread counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency activities across various regions.
During the week under review, troops neutralized 171 suspects and arrested 302 individuals.
Among those arrested were 25 perpetrators of oil theft, and 134 kidnapped hostages were successfully rescued.
He also noted that in the South-South region, the troops prevented oil theft estimated at N846,480,800.00.
“In the Northeast and Northwest theatres of operation, troops achieved significant victories by neutralizing several terrorist leaders and commanders, disrupting their activities and diminishing their capacity to operate.

Source: businessday.ng

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