Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have intensified operations against oil theft and pipeline sabotage across Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Akwa Ibom states, destroying multiple illegal refining sites and seizing large quantities of stolen petroleum products. The operation, conducted between July 14 and 20, is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks in the Niger Delta.
In Rivers State, six illegal refining sites were uncovered near a wellhead in Ahoada West, with over 300,000 litres of stolen crude oil and 21,000 litres of diesel recovered. Similar raids in ONELGA and Ikwerre led to the interception of boats and vehicles carrying stolen products, as well as the dismantling of illegal connection points and storage facilities.
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Bayelsa troops dismantled four refining sites and recovered 10,000 litres of diesel around Biseni in Yenagoa, while two suspects were arrested in Sapele, Delta State, with over 1,500 litres of illegally refined fuel. In Akwa Ibom, the military said it maintained control of key areas to prevent further illegal activity.
The Army commended the troops for their sustained efforts and urged the public to support security operations with credible information. It said continued collaboration would help protect Nigeria’s economic infrastructure from sabotage.
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