By Our Reporter
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered 56,800 liters of suspected stolen crude oil.
Moreover, Oil was found at two illegal refining sites in Ogbogolo Community, Ahoada West LGA of Rivers, indicating Oil theft.
The discovery was made on Nov. 13 by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH under Operation Delta Sentinel.
A statement from the Director of Naval Information, Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, described the operation. He said the operation followed credible intelligence. The report was based on verified information from field observers and security channels. This confirmation supports the navy’s ongoing action against illicit activity.
The intelligence identified illegal refining activities in the Orashi Forest. It highlighted concerns about Oil theft in the region. The release reiterates the navy’s resolve to disrupt such networks and safeguard resources. Officials noted that sustained operations would continue until illegal refining ends.
Folorunsho said the two sites contained one refining oven, 22 dugout pits and four sacks of suspected stolen crude oil.
He said the first site held about 1,800 liters, while the second contained an estimated 55,000 liters.
According to him, the recovered products and associated items were handled in accordance with established anti-crude oil theft procedures.
He said the operation underscored the Navy’s commitment to dismantling illegal refining infrastructure and disrupting networks responsible for crude oil theft.
The naval spokesman said the service would sustain intelligence-driven operations to deny economic saboteurs access to the nation’s petroleum resources.
He added that the Navy remained committed to protecting critical oil and gas infrastructure, supporting national crude oil production and safeguarding Nigeria’s economic and maritime interests.
