The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Delta Protected have within the final one week found and deactivated 21 unlawful refining websites and apprehended 23 oil thieves within the Niger Delta.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye made this recognized whereas briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces on Friday in Abuja, the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) studies.
Kangye mentioned the troops had sustained operational tempo in opposition to crude oil thieves and different criminals within the Niger Delta in the course of the week beneath evaluation.
He mentioned the troops recovered 121,035 litres of stolen crude oil, 19,650 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO), and seven,140 litres of Twin Objective Kerosene (DPK).
In keeping with him, troops additionally found and destroyed 25 crude oil cooking ovens, 32 dugout pits, 19 boats, 40 storage tanks and 28 drums.
“Different objects recovered embody outbound engines, pipes, pumping machines, drilling machines, horses, tricycles, bikes, cell phones, and 9 autos.
“Moreover, 23 oil thieves and different criminals have been arrested whereas assorted arms and ammunition have been additionally recovered.
“Between June 7 and June 8, troops, whereas on anti-kidnapping and anti-criminality operations, responded to details about prison actions in Okigwe and Aniocha Native Authorities Areas of Imo and Delta States.
“Throughout the operations, two criminals have been arrested, whereas a kidnapped sufferer was rescued. They recovered some weapons and ammunition in addition to cell phones and bikes from them.
“Equally, between June 6 and June 10, troops, performing on a tip-off, arrested 9 suspected vandals/criminals in Okirika, Etche and Akuku-Toru in Rivers in addition to Ogbia and Aniocha North in Bayelsa and Delta State, respectively,” he mentioned.
Kangye known as for the cooperation and help of all residents within the collective efforts to beat the nation’s safety challenges.
“By standing united and dealing collectively, we are able to successfully deal with any threats to our nationwide safety and construct a safer, extra affluent Nigeria for generations to come back,” he mentioned.
In late Could 2025, the Ahead Working Base (FOB) Escravos of the Nigerian Navy introduced the destruction of eight unlawful refining websites within the Warri South Native Authorities Space of Delta State.
The Commanding Officer of the FOB Escravos, Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu made this recognized to newsmen on Tuesday in Warri.
Okoloagu mentioned the unlawful refining websites have been dismantled in three separate operations at Obodo Omadina Group.
