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Army detains 15 for attempted oil theft near refinery
Three to four sentences introducing the story. Nigerian Army troops have apprehended 15 individuals suspected of oil theft in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State. The suspects were caught trying to illegally tap crude oil from a vessel supplying the Dangote Refinery. Items seized during the operation include vehicles and equipment allegedly used in the theft attempt. The suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue.
What happened
- Nigerian Army troops arrested 15 suspected oil thieves near the Dangote Refinery in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos.
- The suspects were intercepted while attempting to connect pipes to a crude oil discharge point from a vessel.
- Seized items include a Mack tanker truck, Lexus RX 350 SUV, Ford Ranger pick-up, a pumping machine, a Yamaha speedboat engine, and hose pipes.
- The operation was carried out by Headquarters 9 Brigade and 65 Battalion, based on credible intelligence.
- The suspects and recovered items are in the custody of 65 Battalion, with further investigations ongoing.
