By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja –
Troops of operation DELTA SAFE, in conduct of Operation OCTOPUS GRIP and other operations in the Niger Delta region, have denied crude oil thieves the sum of N407,542,860.00 following the discovery and destruction of 50 illegal refining sites, 22 wooden boats, 237 storage tanks, 204 ovens and 30 dugout pits.
During the operations, conducted in the last two weeks, the troops also recovered 797,000 litres of crude oil, 276,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil, 500 litres of Dual Purpose Kerosine, 4 pumping machines, 19 vehicles, 6 motorcycles, 1 tricycle, 8 weapons, 18 variety of ammunitions, 1 outboard engine, 2 generators and 1 speed boat.
