Nigerian Army troops just stopped several attempts to set up illegal oil bunkering camps across the Niger Delta. They took down 18 sites and grabbed 28 suspects during operations run with other security agencies from April 7-13, 2025. They also recovered more than 72,000 liters of stolen fuel products, according to army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma.
In Rivers State, soldiers found welding equipment and newly built drums in the Joinkrama Forest. They also discovered two cars loaded with over 1,300 liters of illegal fuel at De Tropicana Hotel, but the drivers ran away. The army caught seven more people trying to tamper with oil facilities at various locations.
Troops destroyed six refining sites, many drum containers, and thousands of liters of stolen products along the Imo River. In Delta State, they stopped vehicles carrying more than 35,000 liters of stolen petroleum. The army also found hidden camps deep in forests with equipment for illegal refining.
Operations in Bayelsa State shut down four illegal sites where criminals had stored thousands of liters of crude oil. All arrested suspects were handed to authorities for prosecution. Major General Emekah promised residents a secure environment and warned criminals to stop these acts or face serious consequences.
In Rivers State, soldiers found welding equipment and newly built drums in the Joinkrama Forest. They also discovered two cars loaded with over 1,300 liters of illegal fuel at De Tropicana Hotel, but the drivers ran away. The army caught seven more people trying to tamper with oil facilities at various locations.
Troops destroyed six refining sites, many drum containers, and thousands of liters of stolen products along the Imo River. In Delta State, they stopped vehicles carrying more than 35,000 liters of stolen petroleum. The army also found hidden camps deep in forests with equipment for illegal refining.
Operations in Bayelsa State shut down four illegal sites where criminals had stored thousands of liters of crude oil. All arrested suspects were handed to authorities for prosecution. Major General Emekah promised residents a secure environment and warned criminals to stop these acts or face serious consequences.
