July 10, (THEWILL) – Security operatives have intercepted an oil-theft syndicate, operating in the Niger Delta.
Although details about the development are sketchy, Arise Television reported on Monday that the Syndicates were intercepted in the Oporoza area of Delta State.
Earlier in May, Security operatives destroyed a crude oil badge carrying 600 barrels of stolen crude oil in Warri, Delta.
The vessel was intercepted by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Ltd (TSSNL) and handed over to military operatives, who carried out the destruction.
TSSNL is a security consultant, engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), to secure crude oil assets in the Niger Delta.
Also in June 2023, security Operatives arrested a suspected oil thief and cultist, Anthony Sigidi, over his alleged oil bunkering activities in the Oghior community of Udu Local Government Area of Delta State.
