NIGERIA INTENSIFIES CRACKDOWN ON OIL THEFT IN NIGER DELTA

Nigeria is intensifying efforts to combat oil theft in the Niger Delta region as it aims to boost national oil production to 3 million barrels per day by 2025.

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The government has launched the second phase of Operation Delta Sanity (OPDS), incorporating armed drones, attack helicopters, and enhanced intelligence.

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The Chief of Naval Staff, Emmanuel Ogalla, and Junior Oil Minister Heineken Lokpobiri are optimistic that these measures will help meet and potentially exceed the production target.

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Local governments are supporting these efforts, with the Rivers State Government donating six gunboats to aid in the crackdown.

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Communities in the Niger Delta have welcomed these initiatives, hoping for increased security and economic stability in the region.