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Nigerian Army troops recover arms, dismantles refining sites, and seizes stolen oil in Niger Delta
Nigerian Army troops recover arms, dismantles refining sites, and seizes stolen oil in Niger Delta
By: Michael Mike
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division, in collaboration with other security agencies, have intensified anti-oil theft and illegal refining operations across the Niger Delta.
In a statement Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations 6 Division Lieut. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma said between November 11 and 17, 2024, the forces recorded significant successes, including the deactivation of 46 illegal refining sites, the seizure of 47 boats used for transporting stolen oil, and the recovery of over 95,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. Twenty-eight suspected oil thieves were also apprehended.
He said in Rivers State, troops acted on intelligence regarding vandalism along the Oando pipeline in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA). Armed vandals exchanged fire with the troops but fled after being overwhelmed. Soldiers recovered an AK-47 rifle, a loaded magazine, and additional ammunition.
Danjuma said in Obiafu-Ndoni, a major bust intercepted wooden boat carrying 28,320 litres of stolen crude oil. Seven suspects were arrested. Operations in Buguma, Asari Toru LGA, dismantled illegal refining sites, confiscating 9,500 litres of stolen products.
He said further efforts in Degema LGA, including Tuma and Krakrama areas, led to the destruction of numerous wooden and fibre boats and the recovery of 10,500 litres of stolen Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). In Bille, a wooden boat with 2,500 litres of stolen products was intercepted, while in Obiafu Oil Field and along the Imo River stretch, troops dismantled illegal refining sites, destroying 16 boats and recovering over 19,000 litres of stolen petroleum products.
In Bayelsa, operations in Ekeremor and Nembe LGAs resulted in the deactivation of illegal refining sites and the recovery of over 12,500 litres of stolen oil. Danjuma said A significant seizure included 600 vandalized Shell Petroleum Development Company pipes.
In Delta troops intercepted a Sienna bus carrying stolen condensates near Oyede in Isoko South LGA. The driver abandoned the vehicle upon sighting troops. A pipeline breach in Afiesere, Ughelli North LGA, was also reported and secured.
In Akwa Ibom, several vehicles carrying 2,160 litres of stolen AGO were intercepted in Ikot Abasi LGA, leading to the arrest of five suspects.
Major General Jamal Abdussalam, General Officer Commanding 6 Division, reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to safeguarding critical infrastructure and dismantling criminal networks. He assured the public that operations would persist to bolster oil output and secure national assets.
Nigerian Army troops recover arms, dismantles refining sites, and seizes stolen oil in Niger Delta
Troops receive 10 family members of insurgents in borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 25 Brigade Operation Hadin Kai under Operation Desert Sanity have received the surrender of 10 family members of insurgents in Damboa town, Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the surrendered persons comprise five women and five children.
The individuals are currently in military custody undergoing profiling and other necessary administrative procedures.
The development, according to the military sources reflects the increasing pressure on terrorist enclaves as a result of sustained ground and air operations in the theatre.
Members of the public have been urged to remain vigilant and continue to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to enhance operational successes.
Troops receive 10 family members of insurgents in borno
Troops bust filling station in maiduguri loading fuel in jerrycans for insurgents
By: Zagazola Makama
In an infuriating development, Nigerian Army troops of Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered and disrupted a large scale fuel supply operation in Maiduguri, Borno State, intended for Boko Haram terrorists operating in the Gwoza axi0s and parts of Cameroon.
The troops busted Hadiza and Sadiq Filling Station while its operators were brazenly loading fuel into 500 jerrycans, in what authorities described as a deliberate and treacherous attempt to empower the enemies of Nigeria.
Intelligence sources confirmed to Zagazola Makama that the troops had been tracking the activities of several unpatriotic fuel merchants engaged in black market sales, often using modified tanks in vehicles such as Gulf cars to transport large quantities of fuel to unknown destinations. These products were later transferred into jerrycans and smuggled to terrorist-controlled areas.
But on this occasion, their luck ran out. Troops stormed the scene and arrested several suspects caught in the act. During preliminary interrogation, the suspects shamelessly confessed to taking the fuel toward Pulka and the Cameroon axis, an area which harbor several terrorists from the Ali Ngulde faction. They, however, claimed ignorance about the identities of the recipients, revealing that individuals from “various destinations” collect the products.
This disturbing revelation points to an organised and treasonous network of some collaborators aiding and abetting terrorism under the guise of commercial activities.
Security officials decried the alarming complicity of some licensed filling stations in fuelling terrorism, stating that such acts directly enable the destruction of lives, property, and public infrastructure.
“These are not businessmen, they are economic saboteurs and enemies of the Nigerian state. Their actions cost lives every day,” said a Military source.
The military has vowed to intensify surveillance on fuel distribution chains and bring all collaborators to face the full wrath of the law.
Troops bust filling station in maiduguri loading fuel in jerrycans for insurgents
Army troops foil ISWAP attack on FOB Izge, neutralize five terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 26 Task Force Brigade, under Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) at Izge, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
In a follow-up clearance operation conducted in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), troops discovered five corpses of neutralized insurgents, bringing the total terrorist casualties to five.
The troops also recovered one motorcycle, ten bicycles, a PKT machine gun, and an additional ammunition belt along the terrorists’ withdrawal route.
The attempted infiltration occurred on May 7, 2025, at about 0035hrs, but was swiftly foiled due to the vigilance and superior firepower of troops from E Company, 114 Battalion (Main).
Army troops foil ISWAP attack on FOB Izge, neutralize five terrorists
Troops receive 10 family members of insurgents in borno
Troops bust filling station in maiduguri loading fuel in jerrycans for insurgents
Army troops foil ISWAP attack on FOB Izge, neutralize five terrorists
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