The CDS Mr said locals, who serve as informants for the suspected herdsmen, housed, fed and gave them women.
Mr Abu-Mawashi stated that parley was held to mark the two years in office of the CDS, Gen. Christopher, Musa and other service chiefs.
Mr Kangye said the troops had sustained operational tempo against crude oil thieves and other criminals in the Niger Delta.
Mr Kangye stated that items recovered included outboard engines, pipes, pumping machines, drilling machines, horses, tricycles, motorcycles, phones, and nine vehicles.
Mr Kangye stated that the criminals were handed over to the appropriate authorities for necessary action.
Mr Kangye said the troops during the week foiled oil theft worth N869.2 million.
The chief of defence staff, Christopher Musa, has urged Muslims to pray for unity and peace in Nigeria during Ramadan.
Kangye noted that the troops also apprehended 18 individuals involved in oil theft
He said during the week under review, troops arrested 224 persons.
The DHQ said troops also rescued 291 hostages, arrested 51 suspected oil thieves and recovered stolen crude worth N798.1 million.
