The week-long crackdown also led to the discovery of 33 illegal oil connections and eight oil spills, which NNPCL attributed to vandalism. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) made a series of rapid discoveries, uncovering 72 illegal refineries in the Rivers, Delta, and Abia States within a week. This discovery highlights the growing menace of oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the region. In a recent video report, NNPCL disclosed that a significant military operation led to the apprehension of a vessel with 12 suspects on board in the Southern Ijaw area of Bayelsa State. A…