Oil Theft: Army destroys 14 boats, arrests suspects

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The General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Hassan Dada, who led the operation, told reporters that six suspects were arrested in connection with the illegal oil bunkering. “We have been here since Thursday, conducting operations against saboteurs that are trying to take out the crude oil that is the mainstay of our economy,” he said.

“This is more of a cartel and we believe that a lot of people are actually involved. The proceeds are being used to finance these acts of terrorism.“But as a note of warning, this is just the beginning. We will continue with this operation and make sure no stone is left unturned.

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