Tantita, Security Operatives Uncover 240 Illegal Pipeline Connections, Refineries In N’Delta – NNPCL

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

Following the war against pipeline vandalism by the present Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited said with the help of Tantita and security operatives it has discovered another 162 illegal pipeline connections and 69 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta, mostly in Bayelsa within a week.

In a documentary by the oil company shared via its social media ‘X’ handle on Wednesday,  NNPCL said 93 illegal pipeline connections and 69 illegal refineries were discovered from Aboa and Gbokoda between July 15 and 21, and had been destroyed.

It noted this as part of its fight against crude oil theft in the country.

“War on crude oil theft: 93 illegal pipeline connections discovered and 69 illegal refineries destroyed in the Niger Delta in the past week,” the company wrote.

In the video documentary, the company explained that large-scale crude oil theft was ongoing in the Niger Delta had been tamed, adding that repairs of affected pipelines are ongoing.

According to NNPCL, the illegalities were discovered using its maritime intelligence system.

“30 wooden boats used in carrying stolen crude oil were confiscated in the past week, with some in Gbokodo, and five cases of oil spill recorded in the deep blue waters,” it said.

The company said it would not relent in its fight against crude oil theft in the country.