The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army continues its vigilant efforts to combat those disrupting Nigeria’s oil sector in the South South region.
On August 23, 2023, in response to credible intelligence, troops engaged in anti-oil theft operations swiftly targeted an illicit oil refinery site located near Ogbokoko and Atu within the Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.
In the course of these operations, the troops successfully dismantled 8 active ovens employed for the unauthorized refining of pilfered crude oil.
Additionally, they seized and eradicated 14 storage reservoirs containing an estimated 200,000 liters of stolen crude oil, along with 90,000 liters of locally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).
The oil thieves fled the scene, on sighting the advancement of troops. The Illegal refining site was destroyed in-situ in line with extant guidelines of Operation Delta Safe. Investigation is ongoing to arrest the fleeing criminals.
Members of the public are please implored to report any suspected act of sabotage or criminality to security agencies to enhance ongoing operations to curb economic sabotage in the country.
