The Nigerian Army says it has dismantled 18 illegal refineries across the Niger Delta, specifically in Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta States.
According to Lt.-Col. Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations while appearing on Radio Nigeria on Monday, the operation resulted in the seizure of large quantities of stolen crude and illegally refined petroleum products.
“In Rivers State, troops dismantled illegal refineries in Idama and Imo River, confiscating three boats with 9,000 liters of stolen crude, a truck carrying 3,000 liters, and 2,100 liters of illegally refined Automobile Gas Oil (AGO) in Okwuzi.
“In Bayelsa, three refineries were destroyed at Clough Creek, with 3,500 liters of stolen crude and a pumping machine recovered.
“The Nigerian Army has destroyed eighteen illegal refineries in the Niger Delta region,” he said.
He added that troops from the 6 Division decommissioned ten boats and seized over 25,000 liters of stolen fuel across the region.
The operation is part of the current administration’s efforts to increase crude production and eliminate oil theft in line with the presidential mandate of attaining 2.5 million barrels per day.
Securing oil infrastructure is crucial to ensure stable production and supply, reducing fuel shortages and price instability.
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