The Nigerian Armed Forces have thwarted oil theft, preventing an estimated ₦68,453,376,040 in losses in major operations targeting oil thieves and terrorism across the country in 2024. This was disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, during a briefing on Tuesday. According to General Buba, troops intercepted and recovered 56,223,002…

Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies, have arrested eight suspected oil thieves and recovered over 90,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region.

Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army have in a major crackdown on oil thieves, arrested 10 suspects and dismantled 37 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region.

The Nigerian Army has arrested 29 suspected oil thieves and seized stolen products following a major crackdown on oil thieves and illegal refiners in the Niger Delta Region (NDR).

  The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka has arrested three suspected oil thieves with 2,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), and 1000 cartoons of beer with the intention of smuggling to the Republic of Cameroon. The Commanding Officer of the Base, Capt. Uche Aneke disclosed this while handing over the suspects, seized…

The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka has arrested three suspected oil thieves carrying 2,000 litres of petrol with the intention of smuggling it to the  Republic of Cameroon. The Commanding Officer of the Base, Navy Capt. Uche Aneke disclosed this while handing over the suspects, seized items and other goods to the Nigeria…

Nigerian troops on the frontline have neutralized 169 terrorists and arrested 641 of them. Troops also arrested 40 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 181 kidnapped hostages. Spokesman Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, who disclosed this on Saturday, noted that troops intensified their offensive against terrorists and insurgents across the country. He hinted…

A renowned voice in issues affecting the Niger Delta region and Nigeria,  Ann-Kio Briggs, has criticized the Federal Government’s fight against oil theft, alleging that the majority of the culprits are in government. According to Briggs, The Nigerian National  Petroleum  Company (NNPC) has questions to answer about oil theft. The Niger Delta activist also stated…

Troops from the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have intensified their fight against oil theft in the Niger Delta, dismantling over 15 illegal refining sites and apprehending 10 suspects in a series of coordinated operations across Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Akwa Ibom states.

The Nigerian Armed Forces have thwarted a significant oil theft operation in the South-South region, preventing the illegal diversion of crude oil valued at over N1.3 billion.

Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) have commenced investigation

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, has made significant progress in combating illegal artisanal refinery activities and associated crimes in the Niger Delta region.