Local News

Delta: Oil thieves flee as troops destroy illegal refinery

Troops from Nigeria’s 6th Division destroyed eight operational ovens used for refining stolen crude oil near Ogbokoko and Atu in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State.

Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed this on Thursday in Abuja.

According to him, the forces also destroyed 14 reservoirs storing an estimated 200,000 litres of stolen crude oil and 90,000 litres of diesel.

He said that the destruction was carried out in a sweep on the area by troops conducting anti-oil theft operations.

Nwachukwu claimed that the oil thieves ran when they saw military approaching.

“The illegal refining site was destroyed in line with the existing guidelines of `Operation Delta Safe’. An investigation is ongoing to arrest the fleeing criminals.

“Members of the public are implored to report any suspected act of sabotage or criminality to security agencies to enhance on-going operations to curb economic sabotage in the country,’’ Nwachukwu stated.

Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. -Phone Number: +2349058501092, +2348137827714 -Email: akanjiphilips100@gmail.com