Troops Discover Illegal Oil Bunkering Site in Rivers State

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Joint Task Force South-South, Operation DELTA SAFE (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal oil bunkering site in Abessa Forest, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Security sources said the discovery was made at about 10:00 a.m. on April 21 by troops of 103 Battalion (Mechanised) during an anti-illegal bunkering operation.

At the site, troops reportedly found four small drum ovens, 50 sacks containing crude oil estimated at about 3,000 litres, and two waste pits used for illegal refining activities.

The sources said the recovered items were handled in accordance with Operation DELTA SAFE directives.

Authorities added that operations to dismantle illegal refining camps and disrupt crude oil theft networks in the Niger Delta region are ongoing.

Troops Discover Illegal Oil Bunkering Site in Rivers State

Residents Repel Bandit Attack in Sokoto, Neutralise One Assailant

By: Zagazola Makama

Residents of Achida community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State have successfully repelled a bandit attack, in what has been described as a rare display of coordinated community self-defence.

Security and local sources said the incident occurred when armed bandits stormed the community, but were met with stiff resistance from residents and local vigilante groups who mobilised quickly to confront the attackers.

The villagers reportedly engaged the assailants directly, forcing them to retreat after a brief confrontation.

During the encounter, one of the suspected bandits was neutralised by the community defence group, while others fled with possible injuries.

The sources commended the courage and unity of the residents, particularly the vigilante members, for their swift response in defending their community against the attack.

Security authorities are expected to continue patrols and follow-up operations in the area to prevent further incidents and track fleeing suspects.

Residents Repel Bandit Attack in Sokoto, Neutralise One Assailant

COAS Commissions Health Centre in Imo Under Intervention Project

By: Zagazola Makama

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. W. Shaibu, has commissioned the Umuhu-Okabia Health Centre in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State as part of the Nigerian Army Intervention Projects.

The COAS was represented at the event on April 22 by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division and Commander, Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, Maj.-Gen. O.A. Fadairo.

Security sources said the commissioning ceremony was well attended by dignitaries, including the representative of the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Army), Maj.-Gen. V.D. Beryo, and the Chief Host, Maj.-Gen. K.O. Ukandu, alongside royal fathers and other invited guests.

The newly commissioned health facility is part of the Nigerian Army’s civil-military cooperation initiatives aimed at improving access to basic healthcare services in local communities.

COAS Commissions Health Centre in Imo Under Intervention Project