Crude Oil Theft : Nigerian Army Busts illegal Bunkering Site In Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria

Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army , conducting clearance operations at Umuedeokwara Community, Odogwa Town in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, have successfully busted a concealed illegal oil bunkering site

A Statement by the acting deputy director, lieutenant colonel DANJUMA JONAH DANJUMA Says The operation was conducted, following credible intelligence on the activities of criminals in the site.

The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army/ Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, Operation DELTA SAFE, Major General Jamal Abdusalam visited the location to assess the magnitude of the criminalities going on in the area.

He notes that even with the use of helicopter or drone, it would be difficult to see the illegalities on the ground, Adding that The Division , will ensure that the Federal Government gets what is due to it to take care of the citizens. He reiterated that the budget of the nation is dependent on many factors, including crude oil production. Hence, any drop in production affects the economy of the nation.

The GOC further affirmed that a total of 19 reservoirs, with each containing a minimum of 200,000 liters of crude, translating to over 3,000,000 liters were discovered. He lamented the level at which individuals get involved in crimes that have huge implications for the national economy.

destruction of the site will be done in collaboration with relevant agencies. The operation led to the arrest of six suspects in the site. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other people involved in the criminality.