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Troops crack down on illegal bunkering, destroy equipment in Niger Delta
Troops crack down on illegal bunkering, destroy equipment in Niger Delta
By: Michael Mike
In a series of intensified operations against illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta, troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have dismantled over 32 illegal bunkering sites.
According to Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the operations, aimed at curbing the growing threat of oil theft, led to the destruction of 54 locally made boats and the arrest of several suspects involved in the criminal enterprise.
Key achievements from the ongoing crackdown include the recovery of over 250,000 litres of stolen oil products and the destruction of equipment used in refining and transporting stolen crude. Among these were 102 cooking drums, several dugout pits, and multiple vehicles used for conveying stolen oil.
In Rivers State, the troops’ operations focused on key areas such as Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, where illegal refining sites were dismantled, and large quantities of crude oil were confiscated. Notably, around Soku Gas Plant, a tugboat carrying over 50,000 litres of stolen AGO was intercepted, and 5 crew members were arrested.
In Bayelsa State, similar operations saw the destruction of illegal refining sites at Nembe LGA and other locations, leading to the confiscation of thousands of litres of stolen products. In Delta State, troops intercepted a truck loaded with stolen condensates, arrested suspects involved in vandalism, and destroyed illegal refining equipment at multiple sites.
The operations have also been extended to Akwa Ibom State, where two trucks transporting over 30,000 litres of stolen crude were seized.
These concerted efforts are part of ongoing military operations aimed at eradicating oil theft and restoring economic stability to the region.
Troops crack down on illegal bunkering, destroy equipment in Niger Delta
Armed Bandits Kill One in Attack on Commercial Vehicle in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
On April 3, 2025, at approximately 1130 hours, a group of armed bandits riding motorcycles, opened fire on a commercial vehicle traveling from Kebbi to Sokoto.
The attack resulted in the death of one Dan Gande Usman, who was shot in the head. The victim succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital.
In response to the attack, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were deployed to the area to ensure sanity.
Armed Bandits Kill One in Attack on Commercial Vehicle in Sokoto
Bandits Attack Rijiya Village in Zamfara, Kill Eight, Set School Ablaze
By: Zagazola Makama
A deadly bandit attack on Rijiya Village in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State has left eight people dead and a primary school set on fire.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that at approximately 1600 hours, on April 3, a group of armed bandits, heavily armed with AK-47 rifles and other dangerous weapons, invaded the village.
The assailants opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in the deaths of two members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CPG) and six civilians.
In addition to the loss of lives, the bandits set fire to a primary school that was being occupied by the CPG members.
Bandits Attack Rijiya Village in Zamfara, Kill Eight, Set School Ablaze
Police Inspector Killed in Terrorist Attack at Gwoza, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A police inspector was killed during an ambush by suspected Boko Haram insurgents at the Police Mobile Force Training College (PMFTC) Camp Limankara, Gwoza.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at approximately 0600 hours on April 3, 2025, while a team of officers, including those from Mopol Training School Gwoza and various Mobile Police Force units, were on foot patrol.
Inspector Andrawus Musa, attached to 6PMF Maiduguri, was fatally injured during the attack. His service rifle, an AK-47, was taken by the assailants.
The victim was immediately evacuated to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The body has been deposited at the hospital for autopsy.
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