Troops Arrest Six, Dismantle Suspected Illegal Bunkering Site In Lagos

Troops of the 65 Battalion, Nigerian Army, have arrested six suspects and dismantled a suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile area of Lagos State.

The operation also led to the recovery of four trucks, a pumping machine, and assorted pipes and drums allegedly used for illegal bunkering activities.

In a statement, the Army said, “Acting on credible intelligence the troops raided the site and arrested six suspected oil bunkerers. The operation also led to the recovery of four trucks, one pumping machine, and assorted pipes and drums allegedly used for illegal bunkering activities.”

The suspects and all recovered exhibits have been handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, for further investigation and possible prosecution.

Commending the troops, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Adebayo Abdulrahman Babalola, urged personnel to sustain the fight against economic sabotage and other criminal activities within the Division’s area of responsibility.