The Nigerian Army arrested six suspects during a clearance operation on an illegal oil bunkering site at Umuedeokwara Community, Odogwa Town, in the Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the Acting Deputy Director, of 6 Division Army Public Relations, who revealed this on Thursday, January 18, 2024, said the operation was conducted following credible intelligence on the activities of criminals at the site.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 6 Division, Nigerian Army/Land Component Commander, Joint Task Force, Operation Delta SAFE, Major General Jamal Abdusalam, visited the location to see for himself the magnitude of the criminalities going on in the area.
Speaking to the newsmen at the site, the GOC was amazed by the level of criminality at the site. “We are here to let Nigerians know what is happening here. In fact, even if you use the air, using a helicopter or drone, you won’t be able to see what we saw on the ground, ” he retorted.
He further remarked “We have discovered so many illegalities taking place here. We have seen reservoirs, and boilers with a network of pipes and cables, amongst others. ” The crude oil discovered in the site was unprecedented.
The Division, he said, will ensure that the Federal Government gets what is due to it to take care of the citizens. He reiterated that the budget of the nation is dependent on many factors, including crude oil production. Hence, any drop in production affects the economy of the nation.
The GOC further affirmed that a total of 19 reservoirs, with each containing a minimum of 200,000 litres of crude, translating to over 3,000,000 litres were discovered. He lamented the level at which individuals get involved in crimes that have huge implications for the national economy.
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