BREAKING: Army Arrests 15 Over Dangote Crude Theft Plot
Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Reports circulating on Tuesday claim that personnel of the Nigerian Army have arrested about 15 suspects over an alleged attempt to siphon crude oil from a vessel linked to supply operations involving the Dangote Refinery network. However, official confirmation from the military or the refinery is still pending at the time of filing this report.
According to the unverified reports, the suspects were allegedly intercepted during a coordinated security operation aimed at curbing crude oil theft and illegal bunkering activities along key oil transport corridors. The operation was said to have been carried out by troops stationed in the Niger Delta region, an area long affected by pipeline vandalism and maritime crude theft.
The individuals arrested were reportedly taken into custody for questioning, while the suspected vessel and related equipment were also said to have been secured by security operatives. Details about the identity of the vessel, the exact location of the interception, and the ownership of the crude oil have not been independently confirmed.
As of press time, neither the Nigerian Army nor Dangote Refinery has issued an official statement confirming the alleged incident or providing further clarification.
