The Nigerian Army has said it has uncovered illegal oil refining camps in Imo and Delta states.
The service also said it intercepted boats and vehicles laden with illegal oil products.
In a statement on Wednesday by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, troops intercepted 15 sacks and 13 Jerrycans of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil concealed in the camp.
The statement partly read, “Troops of 343 Artillery Regiment conducting anti-oil theft operations on Monday 28 August 2023 cracked down on an oil thieves’ camp in Obokofia community in Imo State. In the crackdown, the vigilant troops intercepted 15 sacks and 13 Jerrycans of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil concealed in the camp.
