Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Military, have seized over 18,000 litres of stolen crude oil and deactivated eight artisanal refineries within the Niger Delta area.
Based on an announcement by the Appearing Deputy Director, 6 Division Military Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah, these efforts led to the profitable deactivation of eight artisanal refineries, the arrest of a number of suspected oil thieves, and the confiscation of over 18,000 litres of stolen crude oil.
The operations, which had been carried out with different safety companies between 21 September and 5 October 2025, have strengthened the Division’s quest to emplace a safer and extra conducive ambiance for respectable socio-economic actions to thrive within the NDR.
Danjuma famous that the operations carried out in Rivers State, round Joinkrama 4 in Ahoada West LGA, resulted in a newly constructed unlawful refining website being dismantled by the troops.
Based on him, different gadgets destroyed included receivers, ovens, drums, pipes, in addition to over 3,500 litres of stolen crude recovered.
He added, “Moreover, appearing on credible intelligence, troops intercepted a pink Mercedes-Benz vacuum truck. The truck, with registration quantity AHD 925 XA, was loaded with over 3,200 litres of stolen crude and was intercepted alongside Aba Highway in Oyigbo LGA.
“The motive force deserted the automobile and fled on sighting troops. Equally, clearance operations carried out alongside the fringes of Imo River resulted within the deactivation of an unlawful refining website, with three drum pots, two drum receivers, and over 2,000 litres of stolen crude stockpiled in sacks recovered. Different seizures had been made at Odogwa in Etche LGA, Obeama Uzomiri Waterside in Oyigbo LGA, and Obiafor Oil Area in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA.”
In Akwa Ibom State, troops intercepted two Toyota Camry autos with registration numbers ANA 495 CK and AKD 233 EQ conveying 120 nylon baggage full of over 3,600 litres of illegally refined Automotive Fuel Oil (AGO) alongside Ikot Okoro, Abak LGA.
He defined that two suspects had been apprehended in reference to the seizures.
Based on him, in Bayelsa State, round Biseni Group alongside Kemezia Highway, at an deserted Home No. 70 in Yenagoa LGA, troops uncovered over 950 litres of stolen petroleum merchandise.
In the meantime, the Basic Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Military, Main Basic Emmanuel Eric Emekah, has counseled the troops for his or her resilience.
He known as on legal parts within the NDR to show a brand new leaf and interact in respectable companies, because the Division beneath his watch will guarantee our forests stay inexperienced and waters blue, with zero tolerance for any type of financial sabotage within the area.
