It further disclosed that In Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA), the troops dismantled four illegal refining sites and destroyed 86 locally made ovens.
A dugout pit containing over 7,200 litres of stolen crude and 2,700 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) was discovered.
Along the Ndoni waterside, security forces found 102 sacks filled with over 5,100 litres of stolen AGO and Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).S
Similarly, at Agah, 35 sacks containing more than 2,100 litres of illegally refined AGO were confiscated, while two suspects were apprehended in Omoku with 14 sacks of condensates stored in their homes.
According to the statement, Operations in Delta State also led to the interception of a locally constructed wooden boat abandoned in the Ashaka Okpai community water channel, containing over 3,160 litres of stolen crude.
Eight sacks of condensates were also discovered along the Oando pipeline near Tuomo village in Bomadi.
In Bayelsa State, a suspected oil thief was arrested in Sagbama Local Government Area with over 1,100 litres of illegally refined AGO.
”Troops have continued to dominate the creeks and waterways in Akwa Ibom State to deny criminal elements freedom of action,” the statement reads.
Commending the troops, as contained in the statement, Major General Emmanuel Emekah, General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, urged the troops to maintain professionalism and intensify operations.
“I charge you to upscale the operational tempo in ensuring a conducive environment for increased exploration activities is created,” he said.
He further encouraged them to “remain professional and disciplined in discharging their duties”.
