The Nigerian Army (NA) operating in 6 Division Area of Responsibility, has uncovered a major illegal oil refining site in Delta State.
NA’s statement revealed that the illegal refinery was found in the Owahwa community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.
The significant discovery was made in collaboration with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Tantita Security.
Brig Gen ONYEMA NWACHUKWU, Director of Army Public Relations, disclosed the information in a statement on Sunday.
The statement read:
“The combined team of anti oil theft troops made the discovery on Saturday 29 July 2023 in a sting operation following a surveillance report on the illicit activities of illegal oil refiners in the area.
“The vigilant troops on storming the illegal refining site, discovered 35 Modular Ovens used for illegal refining of crude oil, 3 fabricated Reservoirs, 30 Dug out Reservoirs and 75 Galvanized pipes.
“The operatives have since clamped down the illegal refining site.
“The Nigerian Army enjoins all law abiding citizens to continue to support the ongoing anti oil theft operations by reporting all suspected illicit oil refining and bunkering activities in their areas to the security agencies.”
