Troops continue operations against oil theft, illegal bunkering

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have intensified their crackdown on oil theft, achieving significant successes across their joint operations area.

Between January 20 and 26, 2025, the troops dismantled 13 illegal oil bunkering hubs, demobilized four boats, arrested 15 suspected oil thieves, deactivated over 150 locally made ovens, and recovered more than 300,000 litres of stolen petroleum products.

These operations were carried out in collaboration with other security agencies.

During a routine anti-illegal bunkering patrol, troops raided a vandalised pipeline point at Ugo Community in Orhionmwon Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo State, uncovering a large reservoir containing 252,000 litres of stolen crude oil.

Further searches in the area led to the recovery of pumping machines, hoses, and pipes used in the illicit operation.

Similarly, in Asade Community, Ethiope West LGA of Delta State, troops intercepted a red 30,000-litre capacity DAF tanker truck without a…