Tag: crude oil theft
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Army arrests 35 oil thieves in 4 States
The Nigerian Army says it has arrested 35 suspected oil thieves accused of operating illegal refineries and breaking into pipelines to siphon crude oil across four Niger Delta states. The States are Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers.
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Senator reveals those behind crude oil theft in Niger Delta
Sen. Seriake Dickson (PDP-Bayelsa West) on Friday described those behind oil theft in the Niger Delta as “big players” who reside outside the region.
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Crude oil theft: Two illegal pipeline connection points uncovered in Rivers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has uncovered two illegal bunkering sites in Rivers.
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Navy arrests 13 suspected crude oil thieves, says kingpins won’t be spared
The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Mohammed Hassan, on Saturday, confirmed the arrest of 13 suspected crude oil thieves on board Motor Tanker (MT) Sweet Miri off the coast of Nigerian waters.
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EFCC quizzes 8 suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced investigations into the activities of eight suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt.
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FG develops roadmap to tackle oil theft
The Federal Government says it has developed a roadmap to end crude oil theft in the country.
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Over 4,800 illegal connections attached to crude oil pipelines – Kyari
Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari has described oil theft and vandalism in the Niger Delta region as a calamity.
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Crude Oil Theft: Navy nabs oil vessel with 17 crew
The Nigerian Navy says its Forward Operating Base (FOB), IGBOKODA, in Ondo State, hasi n the early hours of Thursday apprehended a 77-meter-long Motor Tanker (MT) VINNALARIS 1 LAGOS involved in crude oil theft.
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Crude oil theft: How ‘Tompolo’ allegedly “saves” Nigeria $43.2m daily
Capt. Warredi Enisuoh has disclosed Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd, a private security firm owned by Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, save Nigeria over $43.2 million on a daily basis.
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Why we destroy vessels used in crude oil theft – CDS
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has disclosed reasons why security forces destroy vessels used in siphoning Nigeria’s crude oil.