Oil theft: Military seizes 80,000 litres of AGO in Rivers, Delta

Port Harcourt -- The Nigerian Military says it has seized 80,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil, commonly known as diesel, in Rivers and Delta states, as part of its efforts against oil theft in the country.

The military also disclosed that it intercepted 715bags of foreign rice in Cross River and Akwa Ibom State, suspected to be illegally smuggled into the country from Cameroon.

Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.

Gen. John Enenche, disclosed that the military also dismantled three newly constructed illegal refining sites in Warri, Delta State, as well as in Alakiri, Rivers State, all between 8th and 12th of June 2020.