Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have recovered about 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Sources told Zagazola that troops of the 146 Battalion (Maritime) discovered a wooden boat anchored around the Lady B creeks, loaded with the crude oil suspected to have been illegally bunkered.

The recovered items were handled in accordance with the directives of OPDS, the statement added.

Military authorities reiterated their commitment to combating oil theft and illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta, urging residents and stakeholders to cooperate with security agencies to protect national resources.

Army troops recover 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in bonny, River state

Troops arrest suspected spy, recover weapons in Cross River

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation UDO KA have arrested a suspected spy attempting to infiltrate a military defensive position in Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River.

Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 9:55 a.m. on Wednesday at Isabang settlement while allegedly conducting reconnaissance on troops’ locations.

According to the sources, troops of the 245 Battalion intercepted the suspect during a routine security sweep, leading to his arrest.

Items recovered from the suspect include a short locally made pistol, a cutlass, a torchlight and two mobile phones.

“During preliminary investigation, the suspect admitted to being a spy allegedly sent by a criminal group to carry out reconnaissance within the community,” the source said.

He added that the suspect also provided useful intelligence, including the identity of one Christopher Emmanuel, popularly known as “Black Stone,” as a member of the group responsible for a recent attack on troops in the area.

The sources noted that troops have since intensified aggressive patrols across the Odonget general area and its environs to deter further hostile activities.

They reaffirmed the commitment of security forces to sustaining pressure on criminal elements and ensuring the safety of residents.

Troops arrest suspected spy, recover weapons in Cross River

Troops arrest two suspected drug peddlers in Abia raid

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army operating under Operation UDO KA have arrested two suspected drug peddlers during a raid in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State.

Security sources disclosed that the operation was conducted at about 6:00 p.m. on March 14 by troops of the 145 Battalion (Rear) under Operation Crush, Sector 1.

According to the sources, the troops carried out a targeted raid on a suspected drug peddlers’ hideout located along Bende Road following credible intelligence about illicit drug activities in the area.

During the operation, two suspects were apprehended while in possession of substances suspected to be psychotropic drugs.

The troops recovered the exhibits at the scene and secured the area before concluding the operation.

Military authorities said the suspects and the recovered items had been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) command in Umuahia for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Security officials noted that the operation formed part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb criminal activities within the state.

They reiterated the commitment of troops to sustain intelligence-driven operations in collaboration with relevant law enforcement agencies to ensure a safe and secure environment for residents

Troops arrest two suspected drug peddlers in Abia raid