Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), has continued the onslaught against oil thieves and associated crimes in the Niger Delta Region (NDR).
In the latest operations conducted between 21 to 27 April, 2025, troops working in close synergy with other security agencies arrested 23 suspected oil thieves, successfully deactivated 13 artisanal refineries, and confiscated over 180,000 litres of stolen products across the region.
In decisive operations conducted in Rivers around the Orachi/Okolomade general area in Abia/Odual local government area of the state, over 45,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO) in sacks, concealed at different locations within a very treacherous forested area, were recovered.
Also, around Obiafo in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA (ONELGA), an active illegal refining site was destroyed with over 28,000 litres of stolen crude recovered in two reservoirs. One suspect was arrested at the area, while others fled on sighting troops. Furthermore, a 800 meters long hose and pumping machine were recovered.
A statement issued Monday by the acting deputy director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, said troops conducted operation around Peterside Community in Bonny LGA, where an illegal refining site was uncovered, with three pots and receivers and over 10,000 litres of stolen products recovered.