6 h. ago Troops arrest wanted bandits, imposter, recover ammunition in Taraba

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have arrested a wanted bandit Yusuf Hammadu, also known as “Dogo”, in Lainde Jessy area of Lau LGA, who has been on the watchlist of security agencies for his involvement in several criminal activities. In a statement issued in Jalingo on Friday, Capt Olubodunde Oni, […] The post Troops arrest wanted bandits, imposter, recover ammunition in Taraba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Navy Dismantles Illegal Refineries, Apprehends Six In Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra

Troops of the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity and its units have arrested six suspected crude oil thieves during a series of coordinated operations carried out from April 20 to April 22. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, made this announcement on Thursday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu stated that on Sunday, the Nigerian Navy […] The post Navy Dismantles Illegal Refineries, Apprehends Six In Bayelsa, Delta, Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Military uncovers 42 illegal refineries, nabs 42 oil thieves – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has said the troops of Operation Delta Safe have, in the last week, discovered and deactivated no fewer than 42 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a weekly report of ongoing military operations on Thursday in Abuja. Kangye Read More

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1 week ago Troops nab 49 oil thieves, destroy 22 illegal refining sites

The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Delta Safe, have in the last one week apprehended 49 perpetrators of oil theft and destroyed 22 illegal refining sites. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a weekly report of ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, on Friday Read More

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2 w. ago Army arrests 43 oil thieves, destroys 14 illegal refineries in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Army, 6 Division said its operatives have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves and recovered 254,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army said a total of 14 illegal refineries were also destroyed, while 14 boats used for the illicit activity were destroyed. The Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Read More

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2 w. ago We’ll sue FG, army over detention of over 60 minors, others – Shi’ites

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Shi’ites Islamic group has threatened to take legal actions against the federal government and the Nigerian Army if their members, including no fewer than 60 minors, allegedly arrested and detained are not released. The group disclosed this in Abuja on Friday, at a press briefing anchored by its lawyers, Bala […] The post We’ll sue FG, army over detention of over 60 minors, others – Shi’ites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Navy seizes 400,000 litres of stolen crude in Delta operation

Over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil were recovered by the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Also, more than 30 illegal refinery sites were dismantled and several suspects linked to arms smuggling and oil bunkering were equally arrested by the operatives. According to a statement on Friday Read More

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3 w. ago Mining marshals dismantle illegal mining stronghold in Nasarawa 

Tribune Online Mining marshals dismantle illegal mining stronghold in Nasarawa  The site, which had long evaded law enforcement, was reportedly protected by compromised security personnel. Mining marshals dismantle illegal mining stronghold in Nasarawa  Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining Marshals have struck a major blow against illegal mining in Nigeria, dismantling a heavily guarded site in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Even with compromised security protecting it, the Marshals, led by Commander John Attah Onoja, pulled off a smart, well-planned raid. They arrested three foreign […] The post Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Army Arrests 39 Oil Thieves, Dismantles 18 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has apprehended 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta region. The Army seized 60,000 litres of stolen products during a six-day special operation against oil theft and related crimes in the region. The operation, conducted across three states, was carried out in […] The post Army Arrests 39 Oil Thieves, Dismantles 18 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refining sites in the ongoing crackdown against crude oil theft (COT) as well as other associated crimes conducted in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) from March 24 to 30, 2025. Acting Deputy Director, 6 […] The post Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Soldiers destroy 18 illegal refineries in N’Delta, arrest 39 suspects

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army said it’s operatives have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta Region. Also, the Army said 60,000 litres of stolen products were seized during the crackdown against oil theft and related crimes in the region. It said the special operation, which lasted for six Read More

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4 w. ago Insurgency: Troops arrest nine suspected terrorists, 11 oil thieves

Tribune Online Insurgency: Troops arrest nine suspected terrorists, 11 oil thieves The Defence Headquarters, DHQ on Friday said that its troops and other security agencies within the week neutralized scores of notorious Terrorists and arrested nine suspected fighters, including a notorious terrorist identified as Abdullahi Ali in the North-East. This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja by the Director Defence […] Insurgency: Troops arrest nine suspected terrorists, 11 oil thieves Tribune Online

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