Badaru Visits 146 Battalion Bonny, Commends Improve Security On National Infrastructure

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September 12, 2026

By ZAKAA LAZARUS, Abuja

As part of his maiden visit to the Joint Task Force South South Operation Delta Safe, the Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has visited the 146 Battalion (Main) Bonny Island to boost the morale of the officers serving under the unit.
The Minister commended the battalion for their excellent work in safeguarding critical national infrastructure, particularly the Trans Niger Pipelines (TNP).
“The successes recorded in protecting the TNP in your area of responsibility demonstrate the excellent work you are doing,” he stated. “The maximum protection of the pipelines under your watch is commendable, and I urge you to sustain it.”
The Minister also praised the battalion for sustaining operations against economic sabotage, oil theft, and illegal refineries. “It is gratifying to see that the TNP has no encumbrances ,I urge your unit to maintain this achievement.”
Earlier, Lieutenant Colonel OA Oyewumi, Officer Commanding (OC) of 146 Battalion Main Bonny Island, briefed Minister Badaru on the battalion’s activities.
Oyewumi emphasized the importance of protecting the TNP, which transports crude oil daily without third party interference.
He highlighted the unit’s successes in safeguarding critical national infrastructure, including the TNP in Nembe Creek Trunk Line and other key oil and gas installations, as well as intercepting pipeline vandalism attempts.