Mkpoikana Udoma
Port Harcourt — The Nigerian Army, 6th Division, Port Harcourt has announced that it destroyed a total of 233 illegal crude oil refineries and arrested 112 suspects within its area of responsibility, in the year 2023.
6th Division of the Nigerian Army charged with the responsibility of securing the Niger Delta and coastal region along with its critical national oil and gas assets and infrastructure, said it also recovered over 356 arms and ammunitions between January and December 2023.
The General Officer Commanding, 6th Division, Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Jamil Abdussalam, disclosed this at the West African Social Activities, WASA, held at the 29 Battalion Parade Ground, in Port Harcourt Barracks.
Abdussalam noted that WASA was established to strengthen relationship and social interactions between officers, their families and the display of cultural heritage, adding that the 2023 training activities were well designed to sharpen the capacity of officers and obtain positive gains.
The GOC further assured of maintaining a proactive and result oriented attitude amongst officers and soldiers of 6 Division for sustainable operational tempo in its joint environment.
He said, “In the course of the year, we were able to make 112 arrests, destroyed 233 illegal refineries, and recovered over 356 arms and ammunitions. We will continue to contentiously perform our constitutional roles to defend democratic values in the country.
“I enjoin you all to remain dedicated and focused in the discharge of our collective responsibility”, he charged soldiers and officers of the Division.
Also speaking, the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, commended the efforts of the Nigerian Army in tackling the diverse security challenges bedeviling the country.
The Governor further acknowledged the zeal and dedication with which the Army confronts identified security challenges within the State.
“Let me seize this opportunity to commend the officers and soldiers of this Division for your sacrificial contributions in the maintenance of peace and order in Rivers State. The State will continue to support and collaborate with the Nigerian Army in all its activities. Be assured of our full support in all your operations.
“The cultural displays and performances witnessed here today are clear testimony of the diversity and strength of Nigeria as a nation. As you commence your activities for the year 2024, it is my hope that you will approach these activities with renewed zeal, vigour and commitment,” he stressed.
