Troops arrest six, dismantle suspected illegal oil bunkering site in Lagos
Troops of the Nigerian Army have dismantled a suspected illegal oil bunkering site in the Orile General Area of Lagos State and arrested six suspects during an operation.
The operation was carried out by personnel of the 81 Division in collaboration with other security agencies following intelligence reports on suspected illegal refining activities.
According to the Army, the suspects were apprehended at the site, where security operatives recovered equipment and materials believed to have been used for illegal oil bunkering.
The military said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to combat crude oil theft, illegal refining and other economic crimes in the state.
The suspects are expected to be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution, while the recovered exhibits remain in the custody of security agencies.
