• Destroys 27 sites, seizes 100,000 litres of stolen crude
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Division, Port Harcourt, in a series of operations, have dealt a blow to illegal refining syndicates in the Niger Delta, destroying 27 newly established sites and confiscating over 100,000 litres of stolen crude.
Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah, in a statement yesterday, said hotspots like the Imo River, a hub of criminal activities, were targeted. Over 23 illegal refining sites were destroyed, and two storage reservoirs containing 80,000 litres of stolen crude were confiscated.
Additionally, he disclosed that three vehicles loaded with illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) stashed in Geepee tanks and sacks were seized. The products are estimated to be over 8,000 litres.
He said the army’s efforts have sent criminal elements fleeing, stressing:…
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