About 58 illegal oil points have been discovered so far since the operation to end oil theft on the waterways of Delta and Bayelsa states began.

This was revealed in a press briefing by the ex-militant leader, Ekpemupolo also known as Tompolo at Oporoza on Sunday where he also gave an update on the recent discovery of a 4km illegal crude oil pipeline in the Forcados area of Delta State.

His comment comes on the heels of another uncovered illegal oil connection from Forcados Terminal that operated for nine years.

According to him, with this breakthrough, stakeholders in the region are optimistic that the war against crude oil theft will be won.

Tompolo also commended the effort of the military and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for collaborating with him on the operation, promising to do everything possible to bring the menace to a halt.