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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
Troops clear terrorist enclaves, neutralise IEDs in Sambisa offensive
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have cleared several terrorist enclaves and neutralised multiple Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs during an ongoing offensive into the Sambisa Forest axis of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, conducted under Operation Desert Sanity V, involved troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade (SAB) and 26 Task Force Brigade, operating in conjunction with vigilante forces.
According to the source, the troops departed their Harbour Area at about 9:20 a.m. on Dec. 31, and conducted clearance operations along designated withdrawal routes within the Sambisa axis.
“The troops successfully cleared the terrorist enclaves of Garin Kago, Garin Alhaji Bita and Garin Malam Muazu during the operation,” the source said.
The areas were described as active terrorist locations; however, the insurgents reportedly fled before the arrival of the advancing troops.
“Despite the terrorists’ withdrawal, several life-support structures within the enclaves were identified and destroyed in line with operational guidelines,” the source added.
During the withdrawal phase, troops encountered three buried IEDs, which were promptly detonated in situ by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team without incident.
The troops later returned safely to Brigade Headquarters at about 4:45 p.m., while casualties recorded during the operation were immediately evacuated to the 7 Division Medical Hospital for further medical attention.
The operation forms part of sustained efforts by Operation Hadin Kai to degrade terrorist networks, dismantle logistics bases and deny insurgents freedom of movement within the Sambisa Forest and surrounding areas.
Troops clear terrorist enclaves, neutralise IEDs in Sambisa offensive
Troops neutralise two terrorists, recover arms in Sambisa Forest
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised two Boko Haram terrorists and recovered arms during clearance operations into the Sambisa Forest area of Borno.
Zagazola learnt that the operation was conducted on Dec. 29 by troops of 26 Task Force Brigade, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), hybrid forces and hunters.
According to the sources , the troops, led by the Commander of 26 Task Force Brigade, advanced from their harbour area towards Tokumbere and Lagara axes en route to Sabil Huda to link up with troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade.
The sources said that the troops successfully cleared Tokumbere and Lagara communities before making contact with a Boko Haram/ISWAP delay party along the axis.
The sources said the troops engaged the terrorists with heavy volume of fire, neutralising two of them, while others fled in disarray, possibly with gunshot wounds.
The sources added that troops conducted exploitation of the general area without further contact.
During the exploitation, the military said one AK-47 rifle and one AK-47 magazine loaded with 15 rounds of 7.62x39mm ammunition were recovered.
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Troops neutralise terrorist in ambush operation in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised one terrorist during an ambush operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno.
Zagazola learnt that the operation was conducted at about 6:05 p.m. on Dec. 28 in Ladantar area of Bama LGA.
According to the sources , troops of 151 Task Force Battalion, deployed at Forward Operating Base Mayanti, laid an ambush in conjunction with volunteer forces at the Ladantar axis.
The sources said that the ambush team made contact with the terrorists at about 11:45 p.m. and engaged them, resulting in the neutralisation of one terrorist, while others fled in disarray.
The sources added that there were no casualties on the side of the troops during the operation.
It said the troops also recovered a fabric mat believed to belong to the terrorists.
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