The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Friday said troops of Operation Delta Safe, have in the last one week arrested 49 perpetrators of oil theft and destroyed 22 illegal refining sites.

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a weekly report of ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria, in Abuja.

Kangye reported that the troops had during the week foiled oil theft worth an estimated sum of N869.2m.

The breakdown, according to him, indicates 325,990 litres of stolen crude oil, 24,645 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, and 19,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, and 1,600 litres of engine oil were recovered.

“Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 86 crude oil cooking ovens, 181 dugout pits, 25 boats, a speedboat, 18 storage tanks, 316 drums and 22 illegal refining sites,” he said.

“Other items recovered include generator set, jack, galvanised pipes, pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones and 18 vehicles,” he added.

Kangye also said the military, in collaboration with other security agencies, had continued to demonstrate bravery, discipline, and professionalism in the face of evolving security threats.

PRESS RELEASE
POLICE TO COMMENCE TRAINING FOR 10,000 NEW RECRUITS NATIONWIDE

As IGP Charges Recruits on Police Reforms, Ethics and Professional Conduct

The Nigeria Police Force will commence training exercises for 10,000 new police recruits nationwide tomorrow April 12th, 2025. The intensive training program, designed to equip the new recruits with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively serve and protect their communities, will begin at various police colleges and training schools across the nation.

In preparation for the resumption, the Force Headquarters held an orientation ceremony for the Commandants and Directing Staff of the Training Institutions today April 11th 2025. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., represented virtually by the DIG in charge of the Department of Training and Development (DTD), DIG Frank Mba, mni., charged the Commandants of the Training Colleges and Schools to embrace the ongoing police reforms, uphold the highest ethical standards, and demonstrate firm professional conduct throughout the course of the training.

The IGP also expressed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing the welfare of recruits on training, in areas of feeding and accommodation, and also ensuring they have a stable and conducive environment throughout their training period. He charged the incoming recruits to be of good conduct, maintain policing ethics and positive character in the course of their training and career.

The IGP expressed his appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his dedication and commitment towards improving the operational strength and capability of the Nigeria Police Force, noting that this significant influx of new officers would mark a substantial investment in bolstering law enforcement capabilities and enhancing public safety nationwide.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA .
11TH APRIL 2025.

President of the United States of America, USA, Donald Trump, has reacted to the New York helicopter crash that killed all six people on board earlier on Friday.

The New York Police Department said that the crash took place near the shore, next to Pier 40, just across the river from New Jersey.

Several emergency services rushed to the scene, with both boats and ground units working together in a coordinated effort to facilitate the rescue.

Trump noted that people were aboard the helicopter at the time of the crash, including three children and three adults, according to CBS News.

Trump wrote on his social media platform, “Looks like six people, the pilot, two adults, and three children, are no longer with us.

“Announcements as to exactly what took place, and how, will be made shortly!”