The Nigerian Army conducted an anti-illegal oil bunkering patrol in Akwa Ibom State on July 28, 2026, intercepting a suspected vehicle.

The entities involved

• Nigerian Army →

  land warfare branch of Nigeria's military

  • Nigerian Army conducted patrols in Mangu LGA and operations in Riyom LGA on September 10, 2026.Mon 06:42
  • Bola Ahmed Tinubu addresses security challenges in the North of Nigeria, with the Nigerian Army providing support and gaining backing from figures like Mohammed Bello Matawalle.Mon 05:15
• Akwa Ibom State →

  state in Nigeria

  • Successful local governance in Akwa Ibom State supports national development goals and economic transformation in Nigeria.Mon 11:50
  • The Governor of Akwa Ibom State is a Nigerian executive, and the executive and judiciary maintain a robust working relationship.Mon 11:50

Related events

• The Nigerian Army is actively engaged in the Niger Delta to curb oil theft and pipeline vandalism.Jun 28
• Security forces conducted multiple operations, including arrests and logistics targeting, across Zamfara, Katsina, Adamawa, and Enugu states.Aug 15
• The Nigerian Army is conducting an offensive against criminal elements, including raids and arrests related to an illegal arms network, in the South East, specifically involving Cross River and Enugu States.Jul 2