The Nigerian Army, 6 Division said its troops have uncovered 27 fresh illegal refining sites and arrested 43 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta region.
Also, it said operatives recovered 161,000 litres of stolen products during a nearly two-week operation in Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Delta States, respectively.
The Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public, Lt. Col. Jonah Ɗanjuma, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State yesterday.
The statement read in part: “Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves, uncovered 27 illegal bunkering sites as well as recovered over 161,000 litres of stolen products across the Niger Delta Region in the latest crackdown.
“The operations were conducted in synergy with other security agencies between 26 May – 8 June 2025.
Meanwhile, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division, Major-General Emmanuel Emekah, has lauded troops for their resilience in the ongoing crackdown and enjoined them to sustain the tempo against oil thieves in the region.
