The significant turn of events, the Military and Police Operations in the nation have intensified their efforts against oil thieves, economic saboteurs, and bandits. Their joint campaign, aimed at curbing criminal activities that undermine the government’s economic recovery plans, has begun to show promising results.
Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and Director of Defence Media Operations Maj-Gen. Edward Buba shared insights into the outcomes of their ongoing battle against criminal elements.
They issued a stern warning that there would be no sanctuary for those seeking to obstruct the nation’s renewed economic revival. Notably, they reported significant progress in addressing oil theft, a menace that had hampered the country’s ability to meet its oil production quotas assigned by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Gen. Buba disclosed that in just one week in the Southsouth region, troops had recovered a staggering 1,205,950 tonnes of stolen crude oil. Meanwhile, IGP Egbetokun affirmed that the police were prepared to take decisive action against anyone plotting to sabotage the nation’s economic recovery efforts, including the production and sale of illegal firearms.
The Military and Police Operations efforts also extended to the Southsouth, where they seized 452,910 liters of illegally refined diesel, 22,650 liters of petrol, and 3,000 liters of kerosene in the past week. Furthermore, they dismantled 89 illegal refining sites, 21 dugout pits, 56 boats, 138 storage tanks, and arrested 59 suspected oil thieves and other criminals.
In other regions, Operation Hadin Kai in the Northeast successfully eliminated 44 terror suspects and apprehended individuals involved in supporting terrorists and other criminal activities. Additionally, troops from Operation Safe Heaven and Operation Whirl Stroke in the Northcentral region neutralized 31 terror suspects, arrested 22 others, and rescued two kidnap victims.
In the Northwest, 35 terror suspects were eliminated, eight were arrested, and 17 kidnapped persons were rescued. Operation Whirl Punch also contributed to the efforts by eliminating 17 terrorists, arresting three suspected terrorists, and rescuing seven kidnapped hostages, alongside recovering various weapons and explosives.
The Southeast also saw progress, as troops of Operation Udoka neutralized 17 terrorists, arrested 11 suspected criminals, and rescued two kidnapped hostages.
Gen. Buba noted the substantial cache of arms and ammunition seized during these operations nationwide and confirmed that all recovered items, arrested suspects, and rescued hostages were handed over to relevant authorities for further action.
IGP Egbetokun instructed Police commissioners and tactical commanders to ensure robust security in their operational areas to thwart any attempts to disrupt the nation’s economic recovery. He also called for a crackdown on illegal firearms fabricators, unauthorized sellers, and users.
During the meeting, IGP Egbetokun highlighted the Police Force’s achievements in the last five weeks, which included the arrest of 288 armed robbery suspects, recovery of 127 firearms, and a reduction in violent crimes and major offenses nationwide.
Egbetokun encouraged individuals with illegal firearms to surrender them at the nearest police stations to avoid penalties. He also urged Nigerians to report suspicious firearms-related activities through the police’s social media platforms for swift action.
The IGP shared updates on the Central Motor Registry (CMR), which has been automated to address vehicle theft. The platform allows Nigerians to register their vehicles online, resulting in the recovery of 89 stolen vehicles in the last five weeks.
Lastly, Egbetokun announced the arrest of 10 notorious cybercriminals in the Federal Capital Territory through the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force – National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC). These individuals were involved in creating cloned banking websites for investment scams and money laundering.
The military and police forces are making commendable progress in their efforts to combat criminal activities across the nation, contributing significantly to the government’s economic recovery plans. The public is encouraged to support these efforts by reporting criminal activities and illegal firearms to the authorities.
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