Massive Oil Theft Revealed by Military Operation: 3 Million Litres Found in Rivers
About 14 illegally stolen vessels were successfully demolished by the Nigerian Army on Friday, after they were found in the Asa Community of Abia State with crude oil on board.
According to NEWS 360 INFO, the military executed the operation in the Isimmiri Waterside in the Ukwa West Local Government Area, setting fire to eight large boats from Cotonou among other vessels.
With the assistance of Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, the General Officer Commanding 82 Division, the Nigerian Army was able to detain six people for their involvement in the illegal oil bunkering operations.