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NNPCL uncovers 83 illegal refineries in one week

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited said it has in the past week uncovered no fewer than 83 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta.
The NNPCL disclosed this on its X handle on Tuesday, adding that 15 illegal pipeline connections were also discovered within the same period.
According to a video shared with the post, it was disclosed that between January 6 and 12, a total of 211 incidents of oil theft and vandalism were reported.
Seven cases of vandalism were recorded including a wellhead in the Umuajuloke community in Rivers State.
In Owerri, it was said that an active wellhead was found with several illegal connections.
Five illegal oil storage sites were reportedly found in Central Boma and Cocoa Camp in Bayelsa State, while sacks of crude oil were found in Iba Rivers State and the contents confiscated.
So far, the NPPCL said 22 suspects have been arrested in connection with the incidents.

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