By Faith Adama<\/p>\n
The Nigerian military has achieved major progress in combating illegal oil theft, preventing nearly a billion Naira in losses to the national economy, according to Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations.<\/p>\n
In a statement on Thursday, Major General Buba highlighted the military’s recent successes in the ongoing battle against oil theft and its broader counter-terrorism efforts.<\/p>\n
As part of its operations, the military has intensified efforts to dismantle illegal oil refining activities in the Niger Delta, recovering large quantities of stolen crude oil and illicitly refined products.<\/p>\n
The operations led to the discovery and destruction of 78 crude oil cooking ovens, 56 illegal refining sites, and extensive oil storage equipment.<\/p>\n
Additionally, over 872,000 liters of stolen crude oil and nearly 68,000 liters of illegally refined petroleum products were seized, along with 12 vehicles and 9 mobile phones linked to the illegal operations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese actions have saved the country an estimated N921.8 million, securing vital oil revenue and mitigating the economic fallout from this illegal activity,\u201d said Major General Buba.<\/p>\n
The military’s operations have played a crucial role in reducing the financial impact of oil theft, which has long been a significant drain on Nigeria\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
In addition to disrupting oil theft, the military has targeted criminal groups associated with terrorist organizations, leading to the arrest of 51 individuals involved in various crimes, including oil theft.<\/p>\n
The operations also resulted in the recovery of over 140 weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition, further crippling the capabilities of criminal networks.<\/p>\n
The Nigerian military emphasized the strategic importance of these efforts in ensuring national security. The armed forces continue to engage in intelligence-gathering, airstrikes on terrorist strongholds, and ground assaults on illegal oil refining operations to weaken criminal groups and reduce their resources.<\/p>\n
Major General Buba underscored the significance of these efforts, stating that they not only protect the nation\u2019s economy but also contribute to the broader fight against terrorism and insurgency.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are committed to dismantling the criminal networks that threaten our economy and national security.<\/p>\n
“Our operations in the Niger Delta have yielded significant results, and we will maintain our focus on targeting illegal activities that hinder our nation\u2019s progress,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
Through these focused military operations, Nigeria is steadily curbing oil theft and terrorism, safeguarding vital national resources and ensuring its economic future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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