Nigeria Intensifies Security for Eid el-Fitr

Nigerian security forces have intensified operations across several states ahead of the Eid el-Fitr celebrations marking the end of Ramadan, uncovering an illegal crude oil storage site in Rivers State and rescuing three kidnap victims in Delta State while deploying personnel nationwide to ensure public safety.

In Rivers State, operatives from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) raided a facility in Igwuruta, Ikwerre Local Government Area, on Wednesday, where they discovered large quantities of substances suspected to be stolen crude oil stored in GP tanks. The operation stemmed from days of intelligence gathering, leading to the swift shutdown of the site used for illegal bunkering. State Commandant Joachin Okafor inspected the location and emphasized the corps' zero-tolerance policy toward such activities, which he described as a major threat to the nation's economy and environment. "The Corps maintains zero tolerance for illegal bunkering and will relentlessly pursue those involved, regardless of their status," Okafor said. He directed the intelligence department to deepen investigations to identify and apprehend the perpetrators, highlighting the...