- Troops of the Nigerian Army have uncovered over 40 dugout crude oil wells in Rumuekpe community, Emohua local government area of Rivers state
- The site was discovered during an operation to clear the trans-Niger Delta pipeline of illegal oil bunkering and oil theft
- Maj. Gen. Jamal Abdussalam said the criminals fetch crude from the 40-foot-deep oil wells like watch
Port Harcourt, Rivers state – No fewer than 40 dugout crude oil wells have been discovered by the troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt in Rumuekpe community, Emohua local government area of Rivers state.
The General Officer Commanding 6 Division, Maj. Gen. Jamal Abdussalam told newsmen that the site was discovered during a sweep-and-clear operation on the Trans Niger Delta Pipeline, The Punch reported.
