40 h. 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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62 h. 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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63 h. 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 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 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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9 d. ago Troops arrest notorious cultist, recover firearms in Plateau

By John Ogunsemore Troops of 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven have arrested a notorious cult leader, Fidelis Adamu in Plateau State. Media Information Officer, Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Zhakom disclosed that the suspect was arrested on March 20 at Angwan Gainyeh in Sakon-Gyel axis […] The post Troops arrest notorious cultist, recover firearms in Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Troops arrest 12 suspects, destroy 19 refineries, recover 138,000 litres products

From Tony John, Port Harcourt   Troops of 6 Division Nigerian Army, have destroyed 19 artisanal refineries, with 12 suspected oil thieves arrested, as well as over 138,000 litres of stolen products confiscated across the Joint Operations Area (JOA). Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, confirmed this in […] The post Troops arrest 12 suspects, destroy 19 refineries, recover 138,000 litres products appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago HURIWA lauds FG’s partnership with Tantita, PAP in securing Nigeria’s oil assets

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has commended the Federal Government for its continued partnership with key stakeholders in securing the country’s oil assets, describing the collaboration as instrumental in reducing crude oil theft and boosting national revenue. In a statement released on Sunday, HURIWA applauded the government’s support for Tantita Security Services Nigeria Read More

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1 week ago PHOTOS: Troops destroy bandits’ camps, arrest gunrunners in Taraba, Plateau raids

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, in collaboration with Sector 2 Operation Safe Haven, have conducted a series of operations targeting bandit hideouts and gunrunning syndicates in Taraba and Plateau states. In a clearance operation on March 22, troops raided Achalle, a border community between Karim Lamido Local Government Read More

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1 week ago Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ

Tribune Online Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ "the Nigerian military in conjunction with hybrid forces, Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA team and security agencies continued their offensive against terrorists Troops neutralise terrorists, rescues hostages, crushes oil theft rings — DHQ Tribune Online

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1 week ago Troops Arrest 2 Wanted Terrorists, Hand Over 75 Rehabilitated Others To Borno Gov’t

The Nigerian troops have apprehended two suspected terrorists on its watch list and one gunrunner identified as Shehu Bagiwaye in Gudu and Gusau local government areas of Sokoto and Zamfara States respectively. The Defence Headquarters disclosed this through the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, while briefing journalists on Thursday. Maj.-Gen. Kangye added […]

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2 w. ago Ned Nwoko faults Natasha, says apology could have prevented suspension

The Chairman of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft, Senator Ned Nwoko, has expressed disappointment over how the conflict between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the suspended lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, was handled. Nwoko voiced his concerns in a statement posted on his official X handle on Sunday. The senator representing Read More

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3 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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3 w. ago HOSTCON pledges to partner Senate in combating crude oil theft

Tribune Online HOSTCON pledges to partner Senate in combating crude oil theft The Host Communities Producing Oil, Gas and Pipeline Impacted States Youth Council Of Nigeria (HOSTCON) has pledged to work with the Senate Ad-Hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft to improve the oil and gas value chain in the nation’s oil industry. The National President of HOSTCON, Comrade Emmanuel Fiawei Pathfinder, made this pledge in Yenagoa […] HOSTCON pledges to partner Senate in combating crude oil theft Tribune Online

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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 Troops kill 92 terrorists, arrest 111, rescue 75 hostages – DHQ

Tribune Online Troops kill 92 terrorists, arrest 111, rescue 75 hostages – DHQ Among those killed was a terrorist commander, Abba Alai, popularly known as Amirul Khalid of Alafa. Additionally, 111 individuals were arrested and 75 hostages were rescued during operations across various theaters. Troops kill 92 terrorists, arrest 111, rescue 75 hostages – DHQ Tribune Online

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4 w. ago NAF Receives Helicopter From Rivers Govt To Boost Fight Against Oil Theft

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received AgustaWestland (AW) 139 helicopters donated by the Rivers State Government to complement ongoing efforts by the Federal Government of Nigeria further to safeguard critical national assets in the Niger Delta region. The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, presented the aircraft to the Chief of the Air […]

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4 w. ago PICTORIAL: Rivers Gov’t Donates Helicopter To NAF To Boost Fight Against Oil Theft

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received Agusta Westland (AW) 139 helicopter donated by the Rivers State Government, to complement ongoing efforts by the Federal Government of Nigeria to further safeguard critical national assets in the Niger Delta region. The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, presented the aircraft at NAF Base, Port Harcourt, […]

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4 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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