Photo caption: Troops of the 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army at the illegal bunkering site Photo: Nigerian Army
Troops of the 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army have dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile General Area of Lagos State, arresting six suspected oil bunkerers during an intelligence-led operation.
The operation was carried out under the leadership of the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel S. Adeojo, following credible intelligence on illegal bunkering activities in the area.
Photo caption: Assorted pipes used for illegal bunkering operations Photo caption: Nigerian Army
According to the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Musa Yahaya on X on Wednesday, the raid led to the arrest of six suspects and the recovery of four trucks, one pumping machine, and assorted pipes and drums allegedly used for illegal bunkering operations.
The suspects and the recovered items have been handed over to the Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for further investigation and necessary action.
Photo caption: Pumping machine used at the site. Photo credit: Nigerian Army
In a statement, the Army said, “Acting on credible intelligence, the troops raided the site and arrested six suspected oil bunkerers. The operation also led to the recovery of four trucks, one pumping machine, and assorted pipes and drums allegedly used for illegal bunkering activities.”
Commending the troops for the successful operation, the General Officer Commanding 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adebayo Babalola, charged them to sustain the fight against economic sabotage and other criminal activities.
Photo caption: Six suspects arrested at the site
He urged the troops “to sustain the offensive against economic sabotage and other criminal activities within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility.”
The Army said the operation forms part of its ongoing efforts to combat illegal oil bunkering, protect critical national assets and strengthen security across its area of responsibility.
