Tag: oil theft
‘Can you mention names of culprits?’ Group tackles Dokubo over oil theft claims
The group gave the challenge to Dokubo while condemning his allegation that top Nigerian military officers are behind most of…
Oil theft: FEC approves cargo tracking system
About 26 African countries have already begun to implement the tracking scheme, which will address port declarations, secure imports and…
‘Why CDS Irabor should be sacked now’
The burning of the vessel days after it was arrested by a private company led by a former militant leader…
Oil theft: Gen. Irabor defends destruction of vessel, says no need for investigation
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor said there was nothing sinister about the swift destruction of an oil…
Why FG must institute judicial inquiry into oil theft now – Edwin Clark
The Ijaw leader who described oil theft as a criminal act said investigation into the oil theft must be full,…
How thieves have been tapping Nigeria’s oil for 9 years
The sophisticated operation had been going on for nine solid years before it was discovered by security operatives. Stealing of…
Oil Theft: FG announces arrest of 210 suspects
The minister disclosed that the continued efforts by the government security agencies had led to the confiscation of 20.2 million…
Suspected oil thief nabbed in Akwa Ibom
The suspect, aged 36, was arrested by NSCDC operatives in Akwa Ibom on Aug. 19, along the Ikot Abasi-Port Harcourt…
Imo: NSCDC intercepts truck with stolen diesel, nabs 3 suspects
According to Imo State NSCDC Commandant, Matthew Ovye, the truck loaded with the product in Port Harcourt was en route…
NIMASA to deploy special mission jets to fight oil theft
NIMASA DG explained that the aircraft would assist in patrolling oil facilities, installations and other assets to observe suspicious human…
Oil theft: Captain Ipinle jailed, forfeits vessel to FG
Ipinle was arraigned alongside one Nsikak Friday for offences bordering on conspiracy, unlawful dealing and unlawful storage of 120 metric…
Oil thief bags 12 years in prison, forfeits vessel
Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday, January 31, 2020 convicted and…
NNPC set to take measures to curb oil theft
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), says it is taking measures to address the menace of pipeline vandalism and crude…
Photo: EFCC releases names of 58 suspected oil thieves
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt’s Zonal Office, has commenced investigation of 58 suspected oil thieves; four…
Oil theft: EFCC arraigns naval officer, 4 others
The Economic Financial and Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned a woman said to be a naval officer and four…