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Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have recorded significant successes in the ongoing fight against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities across the Niger Delta, arresting 19 suspected oil thieves, dismantling 22 illegal refining sites, and recovering over 180,000 litres of stolen petroleum products.
The operations, which spanned November 23 to December 28, 2025, were carried out across multiple flashpoints in the region as part of sustained military efforts to curb economic sabotage and environmental degradation.
Massive Recovery of Stolen Petroleum Products
According to a statement issued on Monday in Port Harcourt, troops recovered large volumes of stolen products, including crude oil, illegally refined diesel, kerosene, and other petroleum derivatives, during coordinated raids on illegal refining camps and transport routes.
Military sources revealed that several storage facilities, cooking ovens, drums, hoses, and pumping machines used by the oil thieves were also destroyed to prevent further criminal activities.
Arrests and Site Destruction
The 19 suspects were apprehended at various locations while allegedly engaging in illegal refining, transporting stolen crude, or guarding illegal sites. The suspects have since been handed over to relevant authorities for further investigation and prosecution.
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The destruction of 22 illegal refining sites dealt a major blow to well-organised oil theft syndicates that have been siphoning crude oil from pipelines and causing extensive pollution of farmlands and waterways.
Protecting National Assets and the Environment
The Nigerian Army said the operations form part of its broader mandate to protect critical national assets, safeguard the environment, and support Nigeria’s economic stability by reducing losses caused by crude oil theft.
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Illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta have long been blamed for devastating environmental damage, loss of government revenue, and increased insecurity in oil-producing communities.
Army Vows Sustained Offensive
The 6 Division reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive operations against oil thieves and other economic saboteurs, warning that troops will continue to dominate the creeks, waterways, and hinterlands where criminal elements operate.
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Residents were also urged to support security agencies with credible intelligence, stressing that community cooperation remains vital to ending oil theft and restoring peace and prosperity to the Niger Delta.
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