The Defence Headquarters has announced that troops of Operation Delta Safe discovered and destroyed 27 illegal refining sites in the month of May. The operation also led to the seizure of over 96 equipment used for oil theft.
Details of the Operation
-Destroyed Sites: 27 illegal refining sites were destroyed, along with over 96 equipment.
- Oil Theft Foiled: The troops foiled oil theft worth over N31.4 million, including:
- 77,530 litres of stolen crude oil
- 10,340 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil
- 2,700 litres of Dual Purpose Kerosene
- 1,240 litres of Premium Motor Spirit
Other items recovered include outboard engines, pipes, pumping machines, drilling machines, horses, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones, and nine vehicles.
On June 01, the troops conducted an anti-kidnapping operation in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta, arresting three criminals and recovering:
- Weapons and ammunition
- Mobile phones
- Laptops
- Television sets
- A vehicle
The troops also apprehended 13 suspected vandals in various local government areas of Delta, Rivers, and Bayelsa states.
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