Troops of the 343 Artillery Regiment have uncovered a large cache of illegally refined crude oil in the riverine area of Ebocha Egi LII, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The discovery was made on May 13 during a routine patrol and surveillance operation in the area, according to military sources cited by security expert Zagazola Makama. The soldiers recovered about 7,800 litres of suspected illegally refined crude oil stored in 130 sacks and concealed along the river corridor.
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The operation was carried out by troops attached to Oando Oil Company in Omoku. Authorities said the recovered products were handled in line with existing directives under Operation Delta Safe.
Military officials added that follow-up operations are ongoing to track down individuals and networks involved in crude oil theft and illegal refining in the region.
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