A Major Victory in the Fight Against Insecurity
In a bold move against terrorism and crime, Nigerian troops have made a significant breakthrough—eliminating 27 terrorists, arresting 62 suspects, and rescuing 44 hostages in a series of coordinated operations across the country.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced the success on Friday, highlighting that security forces also cracked down on illegal oil activities, seizing stolen petroleum products worth N292.6 million between January 30 and February 7, 2025.
What the Troops Recovered
According to Major General Markus Kangye, the Director of Defence Media Operations, security forces confiscated a large cache of weapons and ammunition, including:
✅ 26 AK-47 rifles
✅ 9 dane guns & 8 pump-action guns
✅ 1,584 rounds of ammunition
✅ 253,330 litres of stolen crude oil
✅ 42,000 litres of illegally refined diesel (AGO)
✅ 5,100 litres of petrol (PMS)
In addition, the military shut down 24 illegal refining sites, destroyed 220 crude oil cooking ovens, and seized boats, storage tanks, motorcycles, and vehicles used for oil theft.
A Step in the Right Direction
This operation is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to curb terrorism, restore peace, and tackle organized crime, including oil theft in the Niger Delta.
With these victories, the Nigerian military is sending a clear message: crime and insecurity will not be tolerated.
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