Army destroyed 233 illegal refineries in Rivers, Delta, two other states in 2023: GOC
The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, destroyed 233 illegal refineries in four states during “Operation Still Waters 3’’ in 2023.
The refineries were destroyed in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta and Rivers.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the division, Maj.-Gen. Jamal Abdussalam disclosed this on Monday in Port Harcourt on the sidelines of the army’s 2023 West African Social Activities celebration.
He said the division also arrested 1,112 suspected oil thieves in the four states during the special military exercise.
“Throughout the exercise, we were able to make 1,112 arrests, destroy 233 illegal refineries, and seize 1,111,900 million litres of illegally refined petroleum products.
“Troops also impounded 72 trucks and other vehicles and recovered more than 356 arms and ammunition during the period,’’ he said.
Mr Abdussalam assured that the army would consolidate its achievements in 2023 to enable the federal government to attain its target for crude oil production in 2024.
According to him, the army can only meet expectations if troops remain dedicated, focused, and committed to discharging their collective responsibilities.
“We will not rest, and we will continue to go after criminals who attack us until we get them and make them pay a higher price for their crimes,’’ he stressed.
The GOC also assured the division would do whatever it took to ensure that crude oil output rose in 2024.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Taraba: Task force raids illegal gold-mining site, arrests two
The Taraba Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force on Monday arrested two suspected illegal miners during a raid on a gold-mining site at Mayo Kam in Gantu village, Bali council area.
Agriculture
Pankshin varsity launches initiative to plant 300 trees
To sustain its ecosystem, the Federal University of Education, Pankshin, Plateau, has launched a tree-planting initiative to plant 300 trees around the school.
Economy
PTDF-backed ABU zeolite innovation could save Nigeria $300 millin annually: VC
Mr Ahmed stated this when he led the university management to the executive secretary of PTDF, Shuaibu Shehu Aliyu, for a courtesy visit.
Health
KADCHMA targets 27,000 private school teachers for health insurance enrolment
KADCHMA has launched a sensitisation campaign targeting 27,000 private school teachers to enrol in the state’s contributory health scheme.
Showbiz
NBC to establish six regional studios to boost indigenous content
NBC says it will establish six production studios across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones to promote indigenous content and expand opportunities for content creators.
Economy
Edo: Gov Okpebholo assures welders of business-friendly environment
The governor assured members of the Welders Association in Edo of his administration’s readiness to continue creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
