……Apprehended 11 Perpetrators of Oil Theft, Rescued Some Kidnapped Victims
By James Agbor
In a coordinated operations by Troops of the Nigerian Military and other security agencies in the maritime domain of the country has aborted the theft of oil products worth over 500 million naira in the last one week.
This feat was achieved through a sustained coordinated intelligence led Operations against economy saboteurs and other criminal activities in the Niger Delta region where over 30 dugout pits, 29 crude oil cooking ovens, 16 illegal refine sites amongst others were discovered and destroyed.
The Director, Defence Media Operations Major General Markus Kangye revealed this in a press statement made available to ASTV on the operational activities of Nigerian Military within the period under reviewed .
He said strengthen intelligence-sharing mechanisms among the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies to counter security threats and enhance national security can not be over emphasized.
”Operation DELTA SAFE foiled oil theft worth over Five Hundred and Thirty-six Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty-five Thousand Seven Hundred and Nine Naira (536,735,709.00) only. The breakdown includes: 392,174 litres of stolen crude oil, 138,757 litres of illegally refined AGO, 830 litres of PMS and 375 litres of DPK.
”Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 29 crude oil cooking ovens, 31 dugout pits, 48 boats, 21 storage tanks, 18 drums and 16 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones and 4 vehicles amongst others.
”Similarly, troops recovered huge cache of assorted arms and ammunition during the week. The weapons recovered include; AK47 rifles, locally fabricated guns, Dane guns, pump action, locally fabricated pistols and RPG tubes amongst others. The ammunitions recovered include; various kinds of 7,62mm ammo as well as RPG bombs. “he revealed.
General Kangye also disclosed that within the period under reviewed troops of the Armed Forces Nigeria in synergy with hybrid forces, Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) team and security agencies sustained operational tempo in the ongoing counter-terrorism/counter-insurgency, anti-banditry as well as operations against criminal elements across various locations in the theatre of operations.
He further galvanized support from the Nigerian citizens and other critical stakeholders in ending the war, adding that war against enemies of the state can not be won without the support of the people.
”Between 21 – 26 March 2025, scores of terrorists comprising adult males, adult females and some children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operation following the ongoing onslaught by our gallant troops.
”Offensive Operations.Between 21 – 24 March 2025, troops in conjunction with Hybrid Forces, conducted offensive operations including fighting patrols, raids and clearance operations in Konduga, Gwoza, Bama and Metropolitan Municipal Council of Borno State as well as Gujba LGA of Yobe States respectively.
”During the operations, some terrorists were neutralized, others were apprehended including a senior terrorists fighter identified as Abdullahi Ali who was injured in crossfire, while some kidnapped hostages were rescued. They also recovered RPG tubes, Ak47 rifles, locally fabricated rifles, as well as assorted rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. Also recovered were AK47 magazines and terrorists’ motorcycles.
”Arrest of Terrorist Collaborators. On 21 March 2025, troops intercepted a terrorists’ fighter that was sighted trying to enter troops’ Forward Operational Base perimetre fence in Konduga LGA of Borno State and 7 others in Damboa, Kukawa, Gujba and Michika LGAs of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively. During the operations, some customized AK47 rifle, Extra magazines, vehicles, mobile phones and some household items were recovered from them.
”Terrorists Attack on Troops.On 21 March 2025, troops while conducting fighting patrol, came under terrorists’ attack in Metropolitan Municipal Council of Borno State. During the encounter, they successfully repelled the attack and neutralized several of them and also, recovered their weapons.
e.Discovery, Detonation and Recovery of Improvised Explosive Devices.Between 21 – 24 March 2025, our gallant troops, while on fighting patrols, encountered terrorists planted IEDs in Abadam, Biu, Damboa and Kukawa LGAs of Borno State. They successfully detonated most of the IEDs and recovered some of them. “he said.
INSECURITY: Troops Foils Oil Theft Worth Over 500 Million Naira
……Apprehended 11 Perpetrators of Oil Theft, Rescued Some Kidnapped Victims
By James Agbor
In a coordinated operations by Troops of the Nigerian Military and other security agencies in the maritime domain of the country has aborted the theft of oil products worth over 500 million naira in the last one week.
This feat was achieved through a sustained coordinated intelligence led Operations against economy saboteurs and other criminal activities in the Niger Delta region where over 30 dugout pits, 29 crude oil cooking ovens, 16 illegal refine sites amongst others were discovered and destroyed.
The Director, Defence Media Operations Major General Markus Kangye revealed this in a press statement made available to ASTV on the operational activities of Nigerian Military within the period under reviewed .
He said strengthen intelligence-sharing mechanisms among the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies to counter security threats and enhance national security can not be over emphasized.
”Operation DELTA SAFE foiled oil theft worth over Five Hundred and Thirty-six Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty-five Thousand Seven Hundred and Nine Naira (536,735,709.00) only. The breakdown includes: 392,174 litres of stolen crude oil, 138,757 litres of illegally refined AGO, 830 litres of PMS and 375 litres of DPK.
”Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 29 crude oil cooking ovens, 31 dugout pits, 48 boats, 21 storage tanks, 18 drums and 16 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones and 4 vehicles amongst others.
”Similarly, troops recovered huge cache of assorted arms and ammunition during the week. The weapons recovered include; AK47 rifles, locally fabricated guns, Dane guns, pump action, locally fabricated pistols and RPG tubes amongst others. The ammunitions recovered include; various kinds of 7,62mm ammo as well as RPG bombs. “he revealed.
General Kangye also disclosed that within the period under reviewed troops of the Armed Forces Nigeria in synergy with hybrid forces, Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) team and security agencies sustained operational tempo in the ongoing counter-terrorism/counter-insurgency, anti-banditry as well as operations against criminal elements across various locations in the theatre of operations.
He further galvanized support from the Nigerian citizens and other critical stakeholders in ending the war, adding that war against enemies of the state can not be won without the support of the people.
”Between 21 – 26 March 2025, scores of terrorists comprising adult males, adult females and some children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operation following the ongoing onslaught by our gallant troops.
”Offensive Operations.Between 21 – 24 March 2025, troops in conjunction with Hybrid Forces, conducted offensive operations including fighting patrols, raids and clearance operations in Konduga, Gwoza, Bama and Metropolitan Municipal Council of Borno State as well as Gujba LGA of Yobe States respectively.
”During the operations, some terrorists were neutralized, others were apprehended including a senior terrorists fighter identified as Abdullahi Ali who was injured in crossfire, while some kidnapped hostages were rescued. They also recovered RPG tubes, Ak47 rifles, locally fabricated rifles, as well as assorted rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. Also recovered were AK47 magazines and terrorists’ motorcycles.
”Arrest of Terrorist Collaborators. On 21 March 2025, troops intercepted a terrorists’ fighter that was sighted trying to enter troops’ Forward Operational Base perimetre fence in Konduga LGA of Borno State and 7 others in Damboa, Kukawa, Gujba and Michika LGAs of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively. During the operations, some customized AK47 rifle, Extra magazines, vehicles, mobile phones and some household items were recovered from them.
”Terrorists Attack on Troops.On 21 March 2025, troops while conducting fighting patrol, came under terrorists’ attack in Metropolitan Municipal Council of Borno State. During the encounter, they successfully repelled the attack and neutralized several of them and also, recovered their weapons.
e.Discovery, Detonation and Recovery of Improvised Explosive Devices.Between 21 – 24 March 2025, our gallant troops, while on fighting patrols, encountered terrorists planted IEDs in Abadam, Biu, Damboa and Kukawa LGAs of Borno State. They successfully detonated most of the IEDs and recovered some of them. “he said.
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……Apprehended 11 Perpetrators of Oil Theft, Rescued Some Kidnapped Victims
By James Agbor
In a coordinated operations by Troops of the Nigerian Military and other security agencies in the maritime domain of the country has aborted the theft of oil products worth over 500 million naira in the last one week.
This feat was achieved through a sustained coordinated intelligence led Operations against economy saboteurs and other criminal activities in the Niger Delta region where over 30 dugout pits, 29 crude oil cooking ovens, 16 illegal refine sites amongst others were discovered and destroyed.
The Director, Defence Media Operations Major General Markus Kangye revealed this in a press statement made available to ASTV on the operational activities of Nigerian Military within the period under reviewed .
He said strengthen intelligence-sharing mechanisms among the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies to counter security threats and enhance national security can not be over emphasized.
”Operation DELTA SAFE foiled oil theft worth over Five Hundred and Thirty-six Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty-five Thousand Seven Hundred and Nine Naira (536,735,709.00) only. The breakdown includes: 392,174 litres of stolen crude oil, 138,757 litres of illegally refined AGO, 830 litres of PMS and 375 litres of DPK.
”Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 29 crude oil cooking ovens, 31 dugout pits, 48 boats, 21 storage tanks, 18 drums and 16 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones and 4 vehicles amongst others.
”Similarly, troops recovered huge cache of assorted arms and ammunition during the week. The weapons recovered include; AK47 rifles, locally fabricated guns, Dane guns, pump action, locally fabricated pistols and RPG tubes amongst others. The ammunitions recovered include; various kinds of 7,62mm ammo as well as RPG bombs. “he revealed.
General Kangye also disclosed that within the period under reviewed troops of the Armed Forces Nigeria in synergy with hybrid forces, Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) team and security agencies sustained operational tempo in the ongoing counter-terrorism/counter-insurgency, anti-banditry as well as operations against criminal elements across various locations in the theatre of operations.
He further galvanized support from the Nigerian citizens and other critical stakeholders in ending the war, adding that war against enemies of the state can not be won without the support of the people.
”Between 21 – 26 March 2025, scores of terrorists comprising adult males, adult females and some children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operation following the ongoing onslaught by our gallant troops.
”Offensive Operations.Between 21 – 24 March 2025, troops in conjunction with Hybrid Forces, conducted offensive operations including fighting patrols, raids and clearance operations in Konduga, Gwoza, Bama and Metropolitan Municipal Council of Borno State as well as Gujba LGA of Yobe States respectively.
”During the operations, some terrorists were neutralized, others were apprehended including a senior terrorists fighter identified as Abdullahi Ali who was injured in crossfire, while some kidnapped hostages were rescued. They also recovered RPG tubes, Ak47 rifles, locally fabricated rifles, as well as assorted rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. Also recovered were AK47 magazines and terrorists’ motorcycles.
”Arrest of Terrorist Collaborators. On 21 March 2025, troops intercepted a terrorists’ fighter that was sighted trying to enter troops’ Forward Operational Base perimetre fence in Konduga LGA of Borno State and 7 others in Damboa, Kukawa, Gujba and Michika LGAs of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively. During the operations, some customized AK47 rifle, Extra magazines, vehicles, mobile phones and some household items were recovered from them.
”Terrorists Attack on Troops.On 21 March 2025, troops while conducting fighting patrol, came under terrorists’ attack in Metropolitan Municipal Council of Borno State. During the encounter, they successfully repelled the attack and neutralized several of them and also, recovered their weapons.
e.Discovery, Detonation and Recovery of Improvised Explosive Devices.Between 21 – 24 March 2025, our gallant troops, while on fighting patrols, encountered terrorists planted IEDs in Abadam, Biu, Damboa and Kukawa LGAs of Borno State. They successfully detonated most of the IEDs and recovered some of them. “he said.
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……Apprehended 11 Perpetrators of Oil Theft, Rescued Some Kidnapped Victims
By James Agbor
In a coordinated operations by Troops of the Nigerian Military and other security agencies in the maritime domain of the country has aborted the theft of oil products worth over 500 million naira in the last one week.
This feat was achieved through a sustained coordinated intelligence led Operations against economy saboteurs and other criminal activities in the Niger Delta region where over 30 dugout pits, 29 crude oil cooking ovens, 16 illegal refine sites amongst others were discovered and destroyed.
The Director, Defence Media Operations Major General Markus Kangye revealed this in a press statement made available to ASTV on the operational activities of Nigerian Military within the period under reviewed .
He said strengthen intelligence-sharing mechanisms among the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies to counter security threats and enhance national security can not be over emphasized.
”Operation DELTA SAFE foiled oil theft worth over Five Hundred and Thirty-six Million, Seven Hundred and Thirty-five Thousand Seven Hundred and Nine Naira (536,735,709.00) only. The breakdown includes: 392,174 litres of stolen crude oil, 138,757 litres of illegally refined AGO, 830 litres of PMS and 375 litres of DPK.
”Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 29 crude oil cooking ovens, 31 dugout pits, 48 boats, 21 storage tanks, 18 drums and 16 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones and 4 vehicles amongst others.
”Similarly, troops recovered huge cache of assorted arms and ammunition during the week. The weapons recovered include; AK47 rifles, locally fabricated guns, Dane guns, pump action, locally fabricated pistols and RPG tubes amongst others. The ammunitions recovered include; various kinds of 7,62mm ammo as well as RPG bombs. “he revealed.
General Kangye also disclosed that within the period under reviewed troops of the Armed Forces Nigeria in synergy with hybrid forces, Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) team and security agencies sustained operational tempo in the ongoing counter-terrorism/counter-insurgency, anti-banditry as well as operations against criminal elements across various locations in the theatre of operations.
He further galvanized support from the Nigerian citizens and other critical stakeholders in ending the war, adding that war against enemies of the state can not be won without the support of the people.
”Between 21 – 26 March 2025, scores of terrorists comprising adult males, adult females and some children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operation following the ongoing onslaught by our gallant troops.
”Offensive Operations.Between 21 – 24 March 2025, troops in conjunction with Hybrid Forces, conducted offensive operations including fighting patrols, raids and clearance operations in Konduga, Gwoza, Bama and Metropolitan Municipal Council of Borno State as well as Gujba LGA of Yobe States respectively.
”During the operations, some terrorists were neutralized, others were apprehended including a senior terrorists fighter identified as Abdullahi Ali who was injured in crossfire, while some kidnapped hostages were rescued. They also recovered RPG tubes, Ak47 rifles, locally fabricated rifles, as well as assorted rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. Also recovered were AK47 magazines and terrorists’ motorcycles.
”Arrest of Terrorist Collaborators. On 21 March 2025, troops intercepted a terrorists’ fighter that was sighted trying to enter troops’ Forward Operational Base perimetre fence in Konduga LGA of Borno State and 7 others in Damboa, Kukawa, Gujba and Michika LGAs of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States respectively. During the operations, some customized AK47 rifle, Extra magazines, vehicles, mobile phones and some household items were recovered from them.
”Terrorists Attack on Troops.On 21 March 2025, troops while conducting fighting patrol, came under terrorists’ attack in Metropolitan Municipal Council of Borno State. During the encounter, they successfully repelled the attack and neutralized several of them and also, recovered their weapons.
e.Discovery, Detonation and Recovery of Improvised Explosive Devices.Between 21 – 24 March 2025, our gallant troops, while on fighting patrols, encountered terrorists planted IEDs in Abadam, Biu, Damboa and Kukawa LGAs of Borno State. They successfully detonated most of the IEDs and recovered some of them. “he said.