Troops of the 65 Battalion, operating under the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, bare their fangs  as they dismantled  suspected illegal bunkering site in the Orile General Area of Lagos State and arrested six suspects during an intelligence-led operation.

The operation, conducted under the leadership of the Commanding Officer of the battalion, Lieutenant Colonel S. Adeojo, followed credible intelligence on the activities of suspected oil bunkerers in the area.

According to the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 81 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Musa Yahaya, the troops raided the location and apprehended six suspected oil bunkerers.

Items recovered during the operation included four trucks, one pumping machine, and assorted pipes and drums believed to have been used for illegal bunkering activities.

The suspects, along with the recovered exhibits, have been handed over to the Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for further investigation and prosecution.

Commending the troops for the successful operation, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division, Major General Adebayo Abdulrahman Babalola, praised their professionalism and dedication.

He urged the troops to sustain the offensive against economic sabotage and other criminal activities within the 81 Division’s Area of Responsibility, reaffirming the Nigerian Army’s commitment to supporting efforts aimed at protecting the nation’s economic assets and enhancing security.