Operation DELTA SAFE of the Nigerian Armed Forces thwarted oil theft makes an attempt valued at over N8 billion, ensuing within the restoration of thousands and thousands of litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum merchandise.
In response to studies introduced by Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, throughout a press briefing in Abuja, a complete of 1,289,945 litres of stolen crude oil, 399,360 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO), 4,100 litres of Twin Objective Kerosene (DPK), and 39,150 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) had been seized throughout these operations.
Along with the oil restoration, troops unearthed and dismantled quite a few services used for illicit refining actions. This included 51 dugout pits, 81 boats, 520 drums, and 82 storage tanks, all essential elements of the unlawful refining course of.
Buba additional said that varied gear and equipment related to unlawful refining operations, akin to cooking ovens and pumping machines, had been confiscated, additional disrupting legal actions within the area.
In response to him, the operation additionally noticed the apprehension of 63 suspected oil thieves.
The Armed Forces additionally reported that it neutralized 974 terrorists and the efficiently rescued 466 hostages of their operations all through February.
Whereas highlighting the effectiveness of the operations, Buba said that troops executed coordinated strikes leveraging each floor and air forces to focus on terrorist enclaves with precision.
“The success of the operations prolonged throughout varied theatres within the nation, notably within the six geopolitical zones. February 2024 witnessed outstanding accomplishments, together with the apprehension of 621 suspects and the liberation of hostages from captivity.
“Moreover, the Armed Forces seized an unlimited array of weaponry, comprising 1,573 assorted weapons and 23,345 rounds of ammunition”, Buba said.
He famous that each one recovered gadgets, together with arrested suspects and rescued hostages, have been handed over to the related authorities for additional motion, making certain that perpetrators are delivered to justice and safety is maintained throughout the nation.
