The Military High Command has reiterated its commitment to protecting Nigeria’s critical national assets, particularly in the oil and gas sector. This comes after recent incidents of explosions on crude oil pipelines in Rivers State.
Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, stated that the military will not tolerate any destruction of national assets by individuals or groups. “The field commanders are aware of all that is happening in the field. They will interrogate any incidents and come up with their findings,” Kangye said.
Kangye emphasized that the military’s primary responsibility is to protect the country’s critical infrastructure, including oil installations in the Niger Delta. “That is why they are there, to protect those critical infrastructures,” he added.
In a related development, troops of Operation Delta Safe have foiled oil theft estimated at N461.7 million in the South-South region. The operation resulted in the recovery of 247,629 liters of stolen crude oil and 198,374 liters of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil.
The military also destroyed 36 crude oil cooking ovens, 42 dugout pits, 28 boats, 33 storage tanks, 65 drums, and 21 illegal refining sites. Additionally, 17 oil thieves and other criminals were arrested, and assorted arms and ammunition were recovered.
The Military High Command has assured Nigerians that it will continue to work tirelessly to protect the country’s national assets and ensure the security of its citizens.
