The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has announced the destruction of 12 illegal refining sites, arrest of 16 suspects, and recovery of approximately 70,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in the Niger Delta region.
The Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 6 Division, Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday.
The statement further revealed that clearance operations around Imo River led to the destruction of three illegal refining sites, 43 cooking drum pots, 23 receivers, three fibre boats, and over 4,000 litres of stolen products in the Obigbo, Oyigbo, and Ukwa general areas.
Speaking on the development, the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Emmanuel Eric Emekah, commended the troops for their operational successes and urged them to increase their efforts to ensure a secure environment for oil exploration activities.
The Major General further advised the troops to remain professional and disciplined in discharging their duties.
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