Nigerian Army Seizes N250M Stolen Oil, Arrests Nine

The Nigerian Army conducted a significant operation in the Niger Delta, resulting in the seizure of N250 million worth of stolen crude oil and diesel. From April 1 to 26, 2026, the operation led to the arrest of nine suspects and the destruction of ten illegal refining sites.

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Jonah Danjuma, the Deputy Director of Public Relations for the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, disclosed that troops confiscated 130,000 liters of stolen crude oil and 26,000 liters of automotive gas oil. The operation was a collaborative effort involving security agencies across Rivers, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa states.

Notable discoveries included an abandoned truck loaded with 45,000 liters of stolen product and several reservoirs containing additional stolen crude oil. Major General Emmanuel Emekah, the General Officer Commanding the 6 Division, commended the troops for their resilience and urged them to maintain operational tempo against economic sabotage in the region.