Troops Destroy 503 Illegal Refineries, Arrest 778 Suspects in Niger Delta — DHQ
503 illegal oil refineries destroyed and 778 suspects arrested in Niger Delta in 2025 by Operation Delta Safe (OPDS). Oil theft prevented valued at ₦8.91 billion; 53 kidnap victims rescued…
Nigerian Army Seizes 18,000 Litres of Stolen Crude Oil, Destroys Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta
Nigerian Army seizes 18,000 litres of stolen crude oil and dismantles artisanal refineries in the Niger Delta. Several suspects linked to oil theft were arrested, while vehicles transporting illegal petroleum…
Troops Destroy 115 Illegal Refineries, Arrest 22 in Rivers, Bayelsa
The Nigerian Army's 6 Division has destroyed 115 illegal refining sites and arrested 22 suspects in Rivers and Bayelsa states, in a bid to curb illegal artisanal refinery activities…
Oil Theft Hits Epic Proportions: 188 Cases Recorded in One Week – NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has revealed that an alarming 188 incidents of oil theft were recorded across various locations in the Niger Delta region within…
Army Destroys 32 Illegal Refineries, Arrests 15 Oil Thieves in Niger Delta
Nigerian Army's 6 Division has destroyed 32 illegal refineries and arrested 15 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta region. The operations, conducted between January 6 and 12, 2025, also…