Defence Headquarters Announces Arrests and Recoveries of Terrorist Suspects and Oil Thieves

The Defence Headquarters has announced the arrest of three foreign Fulani migrants and two Chadians in Plateau State, who claimed to be working with an international company. The suspects were handed over to appropriate authorities for further action. Meanwhile, troops within the same period arrested 28 other terrorists, logistics suppliers, and criminal elements, rescued 47 hostages, and foiled oil theft worth over N533,509,520.00. The DHQ spokesperson also highlighted the recovery of stolen crude oil, illegally refined AGO, and other items, as well as the destruction of crude oil cooking ovens, dugout pits, and illegal refining sites.

Key Takeaways:

• Troops arrested 3 foreign Fulani migrants and 2 Chadians who claimed to be working with an international company in Jos North LGA of Plateau State.
• The suspects were handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.
• Troops arrested 28 other terrorists, logistics suppliers, and criminal elements within the period.
• Troops rescued 47 hostages within the same period.
• Troops foiled oil theft worth over N533,509,520.00 during the week under review.
• 51 suspected oil thieves were arrested, while 18 illegal refining sites were deactivated.
• Troops recovered 550,350 litres of stolen crude oil, 13,710 litres of illegally refined AGO, and 350 litres of DPK.
• Other items recovered include pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones, and four vehicles.
• 51 oil thieves and other criminals were arrested, and assorted arms and ammunition were recovered.
• The Armed Forces of Nigeria reaffirmed its determination to defeat terrorism, banditry, and other criminalities in the country.

Statistics:

• 550,350 litres of stolen crude oil, 13,710 litres of illegally refined AGO, and 350 litres of DPK were recovered.
• 51 suspected oil thieves were arrested.
• 18 illegal refining sites were deactivated.
• 28 terrorists, logistics suppliers, and criminal elements were arrested.
• 47 hostages were rescued.
• 51 oil thieves and other criminals were arrested.
• N533,509,520.00 worth of oil theft was foiled.
• 45 crude oil cooking ovens, 30 dugout pits, 16 boats, 37 storage tanks, 11 drums, and 18 illegal refining sites were destroyed.

Sources:

• Defence Headquarters (DHQ), statement by Major General Markus Kangye, Director, Defence Media Operations, on Friday (no date mentioned).
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