- The Nigerian Army has dismantled 20 illegal refining sites and apprehended 11 suspected operators during recent raids in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers states
- The operations also led to the confiscation of 31 boats, seven vehicles, and 190,000 litres of various petroleum products
- Maj.-Gen. Jamal Abdussalam has urged troops to continue their efforts to eradicate all illegal refining sites in 2025
Nigerian army arrests illegal refinery operators. Photo credit: HQNigerianArmy/XSource: FacebookOil Sewage DiscoveredDismantling of Ilegal RefineriesRead the full statement below:At Oando Wellhead in Benkrukru, within the Okordia general area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, troops discovered four oil sewage tanks containing over 70,000 litres of stolen crude oil. We also recovered 700 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) packed in sacks, along with a suction machine.In Omoku, Rivers, troops interrupted oil thieves siphoning petroleum products. The suspects fled before we arrived.At the scene, we discovered an illegal connection point on the Oando Pipeline in Ebocha, and seized four boats carrying over 22,000 litres of stolen products.In Obiafu oil field and Mbgede in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni, troops dismantled four illegal refineries and confiscated five wooden boats, 108 locally made ovens, and 38,000 litres of petroleum products.Other seized items included 32 drum pots, 21 drum receivers, two pumping machines, and 13,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. Two J5 Boxer vehicles were found transporting 15 cellophane bags containing 7,500 litres of stolen products.Additionally, 2,500 litres of crude oil were seized at Ikengbensi waterways in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta. Eight drums, holding approximately 2,240 litres of petrol were intercepted at Ibaka, Akwa Ibom, awaiting smuggling to a neighbouring country.”Military Destroys 37 Illegal Refineries
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