Oil Theft: NSCDC Intercepts 6 Petroleum Products Tankers in Delta
The National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Delta State have arrested four bunkery suspects while six tankers and articulated trucks loaded with stolen illegally refined petroleum products suspected…
Army Uncovers Illegal Crude Oil Refineries in Imo, Delta
On August 28, 2023, troops of the 343 Artillery Regiment successfully uncovered an oil thieves' camp in the Obokofia community, Imo State. During the operation, the vigilant troops confiscated fifteen…
FG Acquires 8 Gunboats to Fight Oil Theft, Vandalism
The Federal Government has acquired eight gunboats to combat combat oil theft and vandalism. The weapons are aimed at fighting oil thieves who are sabotaging the nations economy. The Minister…
Navy, Govt Officials Responsible For Oil Theft – Mike Ozekhome
Revered Nigerian lawyer, Mike Ozekhome has pointed fingers at government officials collaborating with the Nigerian navy to perpetrate oil theft. Daily Report Nigeria reports that Ozekhome made the call on…
Akeredolu Faults Tompolo’s N4b Pipeline Surveillance Contract
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has faulted the N4 billion pipeline surveillance contract awarded to the former militant leader and founder of the Movement for the Emancipation of…
Crude Oil Theft: Why Military Destroy Apprehended Vessels — Ned Nwoko
Senator representing Delta North in the red chamber, Ned Nwoko has alleged that the destruction of vessels apprehended for carrying illegal goods and stolen crude oil by the military is…
Senate Begins Probe of Oil Theft in Niger Delta
The Senate Adhoc Committee on oil theft said it has begun investigation into oil theft and illegal bunkering activities in the Niger Delta region. Chairman of the Committee, Bassey Akpan,…
Nigeria Records 163 Oil Theft Incidents in 6 Days
A whooping 163 oil theft incidents were recorded in just six days between November 25 and December 1 in the country. This was revealed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company…
Oil Theft: NSCDC Arrests 19 Suspects in Rivers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps has arrested 19 suspects over their alleged involvement in oil theft in Rivers. NSCDC commandant in Rivers, Micheal Ogar, while parading the suspects…
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…