3 h. ago Navy confiscates vessels carrying illicit arms, crude oil in Niger Delta

By Philip Nwosu In a sweeping crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining activities, the Nigerian Navy says it seized large quantities of stolen crude oil, intercepted arms shipments, and destroyed several illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta during its operations in March. The Navy’s latest offensive, conducted under Operation Delta Sanity II, […] The post Navy confiscates vessels carrying illicit arms, crude oil in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Navy seizes vessels with illegal arms, crude oil in Niger Delta

By Philip Nwosu The Nigerian Navy has cracked down on crude oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta, seizing stolen crude, intercepting arms, and dismantling refinery sites in March under Operation Delta Sanity II. The month-long effort also nabbed vessels with illegal weapons and thousands of litres of illicit petroleum products. Navy spokesman […] The post Navy seizes vessels with illegal arms, crude oil in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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7 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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9 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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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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Security Forces Rescue 84 Captives, Kill 3 Terrorists In Katsina

Security forces have successfully rescued 84 captives and neutralised three terrorists in a daring joint military operation conducted in Kankara local government area of Katsina State. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in the state, Dr. Nasir Mua’zu announced this in a statement where he said the operation was carried out by troops of […]

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2 w. ago Military rescues 101 kidnap victims, kills 10 terrorists in Katsina, Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 101 kidnapped victims in separate operations conducted in Katsina and Zamfara states. The military also neutralized 10 terrorists in a gun battle in the Faru District of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A statement by the Coordinator Read More

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Troops kill 10 terrorists, rescue 101 kidnap victims

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill 10 terrorists, rescue 101 kidnap victims This was contained in a statement made available to Defence Correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday by the Coordinator Joint Media Coordonation Centre Operation Fansan, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullah. Insecurity: Troops kill 10 terrorists, rescue 101 kidnap victims Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Troops Kill 10 Terrorists, Rescue 101 Kidnap Victims In Katsina, Zamfara

Troops of Sector 2, in collaboration with the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma have killed 10 terrorists and rescued 101 kidnap victims in Katsina and Zamfara States. The operations which were carried out between March 17 and 18, also led to the killing of 10 terrorists in the Faru District of Maradun local government […]

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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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2 w. ago Notorious Bandit Kingpin Kachallah Dogo, 11 Others Killed In Katsina

In a decisive blow to criminal elements in Katsina State, troops of Operation ‘Fansan Yanma’ have neutralised 12 terrorists, including the notorious bandit kingpin Kachallah Dogo, during a combat patrol in Maigora village of Faskari local government area. The operation, which unfolded on Friday around 12:30pm, was triggered by intelligence reports of an impending attack […]

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3 w. ago 74 terrorists killed, 130 suspects apprehended in one week — DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says troops have killed a total of 74 terrorists, apprehended 130 suspects, and rescued 61 kidnapped hostages in various operations conducted between March 5 and 13. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye disclosed this in a weekly report on ongoing military operations across the country on Friday in Abuja. Read More

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3 w. ago Troops neutralise kidnappers, nab gunrunners in Kaduna, Plateau

By John Ogunsemore Troops of 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven on the ongoing Operation Lafiyan Jama’a have neutralised two kidnappers and nabbed suspected gunrunners while recovering arms and ammunition in Plateau and Kaduna states. Media Information Officer, Operation Safe Havdn, Major Samson Zhakom disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He disclosed that on […] The post Troops neutralise kidnappers, nab gunrunners in Kaduna, Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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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4 w. ago Troops Killed 92 Terrorists, Arrested 111 Suspects, Rescued 75 Victims In One Week — DHQ

The Nigeria army has said that 92 terrorists have been killed, while 111 suspects arrested, and rescued 75 kidnapped victims in the past week. This was disclosed on Thursday by Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, during a press briefing in Abuja. Kangye stated that troops also recovered a total of 117 assorted […] The post Troops Killed 92 Terrorists, Arrested 111 Suspects, Rescued 75 Victims In One Week — DHQ appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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