JTF uncovers over 50 illegal refining sites in Bayelsa

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Joint Task Force,Rear Adm. John Okeke

Following its operation, codenamed ‘Operation Delta Safe (OPDS),’ the Joint Task Force (JTF), yesterday, uncovered over 50 illegal refining sites in the Biseni Forest of Yenagoa Local Council of Bayelsa.

Following its operation, codenamed ‘Operation Delta Safe ,’ the Joint Task Force , yesterday, uncovered over 50 illegal refining sites in the Biseni Forest of Yenagoa Local Council of Bayelsa.

A large dug-out open pit that can accommodate more than 10 trucks of Automotive Gas Oil , holding crude oil from where they distribute to their cooking site, was also discovered by the team “The thieves operating in this area have decided to be so smart by connecting what is called a theft line made of two inches pipe, a galvanised pipe connecting directly to supply oil lines on the road, from a distance of one kilometre.”Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities. Your username will be shown to the moderator, so you should only flag this comment for one of the reasons listed above.

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Joint Task Force Rear Adm. John Okeke

 

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