Troops arrest two suspects over alleged pipeline vandalism in Rivers
Troops of the Joint Task Force, South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have arrested two suspects for alleged pipeline vandalism at the Ebocha Oil Centre in Rivers State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on April 2, when troops of Headquarters 6 Division, Criminal Investigation Bureau VIII, intercepted a vehicle conveying suspected vandalised metal materials from a bridge in Egbema West.
The sources disclosed that the driver of the vehicle, who hails from Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, and the owner of the items, from Umu Nneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, were arrested during the operation.
According to the sources, a total of 99 pieces of metal suspected to have been vandalised from critical infrastructure were recovered from the vehicle.
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The suspects and recovered items have since been handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
[04/04, 13:38] Hamza2: Troops intercept vehicle loaded with suspected stolen petroleum products in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have intercepted a vehicle loaded with suspected illegally refined petroleum products during an anti-illegal bunkering operation in Rivers State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 11:45 p.m. on April 2 by troops of Headquarters Section 3, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), following credible intelligence on suspected PMS theft activities around the Eleme pipeline opposite the refinery gate area in Okrika Local Government Area.
The sources disclosed that troops moved to the location and, upon sighting them, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene.
According to the sources, troops recovered one vehicle loaded with suspected illegally sourced Premium Motor Spirit concealed inside three drums and one empty drum, with an estimated capacity of about 900 litres.
The recovered items are currently in military custody for further investigation and possible action.
Security authorities said operations against oil theft and related economic sabotage activities are ongoing in the Niger Delta region.
