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Troops destroy 19 illegal refineries, seize 138,000 litres of stolen products

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Troops destroy 19 illegal refineries, seize 138,000 litres of stolen products

By: Michael Mike

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have destroyed 19 artisanal refineries and recovered over 138,000 litres of stolen products during operations conducted from March 17 to 23, 2025.


According to Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Public Relations Lieut. Col. Danjuma Jonah Danjuma 12 suspected oil thieves were also arrested during the joint operations carried out across the Joint Operations Area (JOA) in collaboration with other security agencies.
In Rivers State, troops intercepted a tanker carrying 60,000 litres of stolen crude along Apajo-Iwoji-Iwofe Road in Obio Akpor LGA. The driver fled, abandoning the truck, which was later found to contain multiple plate numbers. Further clearance operations at the fringes of the Imo River led to the deactivation of several illegal refineries and the recovery of 64 drum pots, 15 drum receivers, and over 4,500 litres of stolen products.


At Kumufari Creek in Degema LGA, troops discovered an abandoned oven and 40 sacks containing approximately 1,200 litres of stolen crude. In Bonny Island LGA, troops raided an illegal refining site where suspected oil thieves fled, leaving behind equipment including a 6 KVA generator, welding machine, drilling tools, and other materials.
In Ahoada West and Yenagoa LGAs of Rivers and Bayelsa States, troops raided seven illegal bunkering camps, recovering over 25,000 litres of stolen crude, 850 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gasoline Oil, two wheelbarrows, a wooden boat, and 1,550 litres of stolen crude in cellophane bags. Similar seizures were made at Obiafu in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA.


In Delta State, an illegal bunkering truck with an inbuilt iron tank was intercepted near the NNPC/Chevron/Seplat pipeline at Masogar in Ethiope West LGA. The truck, loaded with over 20,000 litres of stolen crude, was positioned for loading.
In Akwa Ibom State, along the Iko-Okorete Communities road in Eastern Obolo LGA, a Toyota Avalon with registration number Lagos LSR 796 FD was intercepted with 1,620 litres of stolen products in 54 cellophane bags. Two occupants were arrested and handed over to the appropriate authorities.
Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 6 Division, commended the troops and urged them to intensify anti-crude oil theft operations to disrupt criminal activities. He also called on residents to provide credible information to security agencies.

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Trans-Border Security: Zulum travels to Niger Republic Community

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Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, undertook a working visit to Diffa Region of Niger Republic on Wednesday.

The visit, which included a high-level security and economic delegation, focused on strengthening the existing collaboration between Nigerian and Nigerien forces in the ongoing fight against insurgency, particularly around the shores of Lake Chad.

Diffa is a community 17 km from Damasak town in northern Borno where thousands of Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram insurgency are currently taking refuge.

Zulum was received by the Governor of Diffa, Brigadier General Mahamaduo Ibrahim Bagadoma, and other senior officials. The leaders held closed-door meetings centered on joint patrols, intelligence sharing, and sustaining the recent gains that have pushed insurgents out of many of their former strongholds.

Zulum outlined plan to leverage the improved security situation to facilitate the return of thousands of displaced farmers to the vast and fertile agricultural lands around Dutchi town within the Lake Chad basin.

Part of the Governor’s entourage are Engr Bukar Talba, a member of the House of Representatives, Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, and otheir senior government officials.

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Army Troops neutralised bandit as stray bullet mistakenly hits students during gunfight in Benue

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Army Troops neutralised bandit as stray bullet mistakenly hits students during gunfight in Benue

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspected bandit was neutralised by troops of Operation Whirl Stroke during a gun battle in Jato-Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue, on Tuesday, but stray bullets mistakenly hit three students, killing one.

Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred at about 3:20 p.m. while soldiers were returning from a routine patrol in the area.

The source said trouble started when the patrol team sighted some suspected bandits on a motorcycle carrying firearms.

“On sighting the troops, the hoodlums opened fire. The soldiers immediately engaged them in a gun duel. In the exchange of fire, one of the hoodlums was shot dead, while others escaped, abandoning their motorcycle.

“Unfortunately, three students of Government Science Secondary School, Jato-Aka, who were closing from school at the time, were hit by stray bullets. One female student was later confirmed dead by a doctor at NKST Hospital, Jato-Aka, while the other two were admitted and are responding to treatment,” the source explained.

The corpse of the neutralised bandit was also deposited at the NKST Hospital Mortuary.

Military sources confirmed the incident, stressing that the troops only acted in self-defence after being fired upon by the armed hoodlums.

He described the death of the student as an unfortunate accident, assuring that efforts would be made to prevent a repeat of such incidents.

Zagazola reports that news of the incident triggered a violent protest in Jato-Aka town, as angry youths took to the streets and set ablaze the office of the traditional ruler, Mue Ter.

The Police o confirmed the incident, saying personnel and operatives of the Police Mobile Force were deployed to the area to restore calm.

“The situation has been brought under control and normalcy has returned, but monitoring and patrols are ongoing to forestall further breakdown of law and order,”said the sources.

Meanwhile, authorities have appealed to residents of Jato-Aka to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as investigations into the incident continue.

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Federal Commissioner PCC visits CP Borno on strategic synergy for better engagement

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Federal Commissioner PCC visits CP Borno on strategic synergy for better engagement

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The Federal Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission (PCC), Borno State, Hon. Yusuf Adamu, has paid a courtesy visit to the Borno State Commissioner of Police, CP N. ABDULMAJID, to strengthen collaboration between the two institutions in addressing public complaints and enhancing community policing.

Hon. Adamu congratulated the Commissioner on his appointment and thanked him for the immediate attention given to complaints. He said:

“The synergy between the Commission and the Police is vital. We urge the Command to continue to be proactive in handling cases, especially those related to drugs, which are fueling vices such as TikTok and other cybercrime in schools.”

He also urged the Police Command to work closely with community leaders, parents, schools, and religious institutions to address drug abuse among children and young adults. He further linked the PCC’s forthcoming 50th Anniversary to the importance of psychosocial support and thanked the Police Commissioner for assigning an officer to liaise with the PCC in the enforcement unit.

In his response, the Commissioner of Police commended the PCC for consistently referring prosecutable cases to the Police. He assured:

“The same cooperation I experienced with the Commission in my former command will be replicated in Borno. We shall continue to work hand in hand with stakeholders to ensure that complaints are addressed and cases within the PCC’s powers referred for effective investigation.”

He added that community policing had come to stay and would involve community leaders, market women, imams, and parents. He also called for regulation of social media misuse, while urging the PCC to intensify enlightenment of citizens.

The visit featured the signing of the visitors’ book, presentation of the PCC’s Act and mandate, and a group photograph.

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