Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site in Rivers Forest

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 103 Battalion operating under the Joint Task Force South-South Operation Delta Safe (OPDS) have discovered an illegal refining site in the Orashi National Forest in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Military sources said the operation was conducted between 10:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on May 15, 2026, as part of ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta region.

According to the sources, troops uncovered an illegal refining site containing one large drum oven, one reservoir, one large coolant, two receivers, two waste pits, and two galvanised pipes measuring about 50 metres each.

The site was suspected to have been used for the illegal processing of stolen crude oil and petroleum products.

The sources said the discovered items were handled in accordance with operational directives of Operation Delta Safe.

Security authorities reiterated their commitment to sustaining operations against crude oil theft, illegal refining activities and economic sabotage across the Niger Delta region.

Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site in Rivers Forest

Security Operatives Discover Suspected Bomb Impact Points in Bauchi Grazing Reserve

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives in Bauchi State have discovered 21 suspected bomb impact points following reports of explosions and unusual aerial activity in Darazo Local Government Area of the state.

Police sources said the incident was first reported at about 12:05 a.m. on May 16, 2026, after residents heard loud sounds suspected to be explosions around Yautarai Grazing Reserve extending towards Sabon Sara area of Papa District.

According to the sources, unidentified helicopters were also sighted hovering over the area around the same time, raising further concern among residents.

Upon receipt of the report, a joint security team comprising personnel of the Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, military personnel, vigilantes and local residents conducted a search operation at about 8:00 a.m.

The team combed Jeje Forest and Aliya Grazing Reserve, where they discovered 21 suspected impact points believed to be from bomb drops.

Security sources said no casualties were recorded during the operation, and no additional incidents were reported in the affected communities.

Authorities said monitoring and surveillance operations were ongoing in the area to ascertain the nature of the explosions and ensure the safety of residents.

Security Operatives Discover Suspected Bomb Impact Points in Bauchi Grazing Reserve

One Dead, Two Injured as Armed Men Clash with Villagers Over Alleged Eviction in Bauchi

By: Zagazola Makama

One person has been killed while two others sustained gunshot injuries following a violent clash between armed men and residents of Unguwan Marke area in Munsal Ward, Liman Katagum District, Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

Police sources said the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on May 16, 2026, when a group of armed men, allegedly posing as members of a hunters’ association, invaded the community and attempted to remove the roof of a building belonging to one Isah Garba of Balakum village in Alkaleri Local Government Area.

According to the sources, the situation escalated when youths of the community confronted the group, leading to the armed men opening fire on residents.

During the attack, Sani Hassan sustained gunshot injuries to his leg, while Garba of Shinge village was injured in the hand. Another resident, Mubarak Adamu, was shot and died on the spot.

The injured victims were evacuated to the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, by a team of officers from the Nigeria Police Force, where a medical doctor confirmed the death of Mubarak Adamu before his body was released to relatives for burial.

Police authorities said preliminary findings indicated that the armed men claimed they were acting on an eviction order allegedly issued by a High Court in Bauchi, though the legality and circumstances surrounding the operation and use of firearms are currently under investigation.

The police added that efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest all persons connected to the incident.

One Dead, Two Injured as Armed Men Clash with Villagers Over Alleged Eviction in Bauchi