31 h. ago Navy cracks down on illegal refineries in Delta, seizes stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism with the discovery and deactivation of three illegal refining sites in Oteghele, a community in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. Personnel from the Forward Operating Base Escravos carried out the operation on March 24 as part of Read More

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53 h. ago Delta police smash kidnapping syndicate, arrest 3, kill 5 suspects

By Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Delta State Police Command has dismantled a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating in Ughelli North Local Government Area and its environs. The operation, however, resulted in the death of five hoodlums, the arrest of three suspects, and the recovery of a cache of arms and ammunition. According to a statement […] The post Delta police smash kidnapping syndicate, arrest 3, kill 5 suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta

Tribune Online Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have neutralised five suspected kidnappers and arrested three others following an intelligence-led operation in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The operation also led to the recovery of arms and ammunition hidden in a forest. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, […] Police kill five suspected kidnappers, arrest three in Delta Tribune Online

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69 h. ago Policemen on rescue operation ambushed, Delta land agent abducted

Some gunmen on Monday ambushed policemen on a rescue operation after a female real estate realtor was abducted in Ibusa community, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State. This happened barely four days after gunmen kidnapped a farmer in Issele-Azagba area of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered on Tuesday that the realtor, simply identified as Read More

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4 d. ago 12 Suspects Arrested As Army Destroys 19 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has destroyed 19 illegal refineries, arrested 12 suspects, and recovered 138,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army stated that the achievement was made during an operation carried out in collaboration with other security agencies in several communities. Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy […] The post 12 Suspects Arrested As Army Destroys 19 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Army destroys 19 illegal refineries, arrests 12 in Niger Delta operation

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has said its operatives have destroyed 18 illegal refineries, arrested 12 suspects and recovered 138,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army said the feat was achieved during an operation it conducted in some communities in collaboration with other security agencies. The Acting Deputy Read More

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8 d. ago Delta community defends firm’s land acquisition, says operation to end gas flaring

The Umuseti community in Utagba-Ogbe, Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State has defended and reaffirmed ownership of the land sold to oil firm, Axxela. The Emu-Ebendo community had protested over the alleged illegal acquisition of land, claiming the ownership of the land following a Supreme Court judgement in their favour in 2003. Read More

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1 week ago Delta Police Eliminate Four Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK

The Delta State Police Command has eliminated four suspected kidnappers and recovered an AK-47 rifle along the railway line in Agbarho region of the state. SP Bright Edafe, the state police spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement issued Monday in Asaba, Delta State’s capital. “Operatives of the CP Special Assignment team who had earlier arrested […] The post Delta Police Eliminate Four Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK-47 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Delta couple arrested for gun running, wife admits to dispatching firearms

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri A couple, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Bogbon Godwell, have been arrested by operatives of the Delta CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) for alleged gun running in the state. The couple was picked up from their home following a sting operation by police detectives on March 9, 2025. The State Police […] The post Delta couple arrested for gun running, wife admits to dispatching firearms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Again, Nigerian Navy deactivates three illegal refining sites in Delta

Tribune Online Again, Nigerian Navy deactivates three illegal refining sites in Delta Personnel of the Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB), Escravos, have deactivated three illegal refining sites in Obodo Omadinho, in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. Again, Nigerian Navy deactivates three illegal refining sites in Delta Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Navy Destroys Several Illegal Refining Sites, Seizes 6 Boats In February 

The Nigerian Navy said its troops deployed for Operation DELTA SANITY II deactivated over 11 illegal refining sites and seized six boats laden with products in February 2025. The troops arrested two suspected vandals and recovered illegally refined products within the month. A statement by the naval spokesman, Commodore Aiwuyo Adams-Aliu, said these successes contributed […]

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2 w. ago Soldiers arrest 29 suspected oil thieves, destroy illegal refineries in N’Delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army have dismantled 31 illegal refineries, arrested 29 suspected oil thieves, and recovered 212,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in a series of operations across the Niger Delta region. The Army also decommissioned 26 boats used for illicit activities between February 3rd and 9th, according to a statement issued Read More

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3 w. ago Troops destroy 14 illegal refining sites, arrests 16 suspected oil thieves in Niger Delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have intensified operations against illegal oil refining activities in the Niger Delta. read more Troops destroy 14 illegal refining sites, arrests 16 suspected oil thieves in Niger Delta

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4 w. ago Police raid kidnappers’ hideout in Delta, free five hostages

Operatives of the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Squad of the Delta State Police Command engaged suspected kidnappers in the Ubuluku-Ogwashi-Uku forests, where victims were being held hostage. They successfully rescued five members of Elyon Paradise Ministry, Ogwashi-Uku, who had been abducted while attending a night vigil at the church. Following the kidnapping on February 22, Read More

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4 w. ago Niger Delta Task Force Pledges To Stabilise Downstream Operations 

A Niger Delta anti-pipeline vandalisation group, the Anti-Pipeline Vandalisation/Oil Theft & Illegal Bunkering Task Force, has commended the executive vice president of Downstream at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Isiyaku Abdullahi, over ongoing reforms, performance and successes recorded in the downstream of the oil and gas sector. According to the task force, the […]

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