Troops Intercept Crude Worth N217.6m in Nov. — DHQ
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ has disclosed that troops destroyed 16 illegal refining sites and intercepted stolen petroleum products valued at N217,664,618.00 in November 2025.
Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, said this on Thursday in Abuja, noting that the successes were recorded across various theatres in the South South and adjoining regions.
“Troops foiled oil theft worth Two Hundred and Seventeen Million, Six Hundred and Sixty-Four Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighteen Naira, representing 201,700 litres of crude oil and 88,177 litres of AGO. Sixteen illegal refining sites were deactivated nationwide,” he said.
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In the Niger Delta, troops intercepted 11,850 litres of stolen crude oil and 540 litres of AGO, valued at N12,120,020, within one week.
Onoja said: “Troops discovered and destroyed four illegal refining sites and arrested 25 oil thieves and other criminals. Assorted arms and ammunition were also recovered.”
He added that between 27 and 29 November, troops conducted offensive operations and air reconnaissance in Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers states, neutralising criminals and arresting 3 additional suspects.
Onoja noted that oil theft “continues to threaten the economy,” but assured that sustained operations would further degrade criminal networks.
He said the Armed Forces would continue to work with other security agencies and host communities to protect key national assets.
