Troops from the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army achieved significant success against economic saboteurs in the Niger Delta, arresting nine suspects, deactivating ten illegal refining sites, and confiscating large quantities of stolen crude oil and automotive gas.
The Nigerian Army arrested nine oil thieves and deactivated ten illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta, confiscating 130,000 liters of stolen crude oil and 26,000 liters of automotive gas oil, with a total haul valued at N250 million.
The Nigerian Army seized N250 million worth of stolen crude oil and diesel, arresting nine suspects in the Niger Delta. The operation, which took place from April 1 to 26, 2026, involved the destruction of ten illegal refining sites.
