41 h. ago Troops foil oil theft worth over ₦536 million, recover 392,174 litres of stolen crude oil in major crackdown.

The Nigerian military has thwarted oil theft worth over ₦536,735,709.00 and neutralised scores of terrorists, recovering 392,174 litres of stolen read more Troops foil oil theft worth over ₦536 million, recover 392,174 litres of stolen crude oil in major crackdown.

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3 d. 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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6 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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7 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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1 week ago 2,125 illegal refineries destroyed, 700 vandals arrested in 2024 – Minister

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that in 2024, the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad destroyed over 2,125 illegal refineries and oil dumps across the country. Speaking at the 5th Ministerial Press Briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Tunji-Ojo highlighted that nearly 205 trucks carrying illegally refined petroleum products were seized, and more Read More

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2 w. ago Examining military’s onslaught against oil theft in Niger Delta

DELE OGUNYEMI examines the military’s renewed crackdown on Niger Delta oil theft and illegal refineries to boost crude production to between 2.5 and 3 million barrels daily and strengthen the economy In a renewed push against crude oil theft, the Nigerian military forces have intensified action to ensure a crackdown on all illegal refining sites Read More

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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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3 w. ago Military destroys 31 illegal refineries, arrests 29 suspects

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has announced the destruction of 31 illegal refineries, the arrest of 29 suspected oil thieves, and the recovery of 212,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in the Niger Delta region. Additionally, the Army reported the demobilisation of 26 boats used for illegal activities during operations conducted between February Read More

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3 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 Rivers State On High Alert As Militants Threaten Violence Over Fund Allocation

Tension is rising in Rivers State as a militant group, Niger Delta Rescue Movement, has threatened to attack oil installations in the Niger Delta region. The group is protesting the seizure of funds allocated to Rivers State, which they believe is an attempt to destabilize the state. The militants have also issued a warning to […] The post Rivers State On High Alert As Militants Threaten Violence Over Fund Allocation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Militants issue evacuation warning, threaten oil attacks in Rivers

A militant group,  Niger Delta Rescue Movement has threatened to attack oil installations in the Niger Delta region over the seizure of the allocation due to Rivers State. Also, the group under the aegis of the Niger Delta Rescue Movement called on all non-indigenes living in Rivers State to leave in their interest and safety, Read More

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3 w. ago Militants threaten to attack oil installations in N’Delta over allocation seizure

A militant group, Niger Delta Rescue Movement has threatened to attack oil installations in the Niger Delta region over the seizure of the allocation due to Rivers State. Also, the group under the aegis of the Niger Delta Rescue Movement called on all non-indigenes living in Rivers State to leave for their own interest and Read More

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3 w. ago Navy cracks down on oil theft, seals refining sites in N’Delta

The Nigerian Navy’s fight against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and other acts of economic sabotage yielded fresh results in the early hours of Tuesday, March 4, 2025, as personnel of the Forward Operating Base Escravos discovered and sealed three illegal refining sites at Obodo in the Omadino riverine community, Warri South West Local Government Read More

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4 w. ago N’Delta Youths Knock S’Court Oder To Seize Rivers Allocation

Pan Niger Delta Youths has condemned Supreme Court over its recent verdict on Central Bank of Nigeria to seize Rivers allocation. PANDYEF in a statement on Saturday, by its Spokesman Chika Adiele, described the apex Court’s judgement as an economic sabotage to the people of the state. The group noted that the court verdict was […] The post N’Delta Youths Knock S’Court Oder To Seize Rivers Allocation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago N’Delta youths fault S’Court order to seize Rivers allocation

THE Pan Niger Delta Youths has described the Supreme Court order to the Central Bank of Nigeria to seize Rivers allocation as an economic sabotage to the people of the state. The Niger Delta group said the court verdict was capable of truncating the peace and sustainable development being provided by the State Governor, Siminalayi Read More

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