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Nigerian navy intensifies anti-crude theft operations, disrupts 2 unlawful refining websites

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Nigerian navy intentisifies anti-crude theft operations, disrupts 2 unlawful refining websites

The Nigerian Navy has sustained its offensive in opposition to crude oil theft with the discovery of two unlawful refining websites containing roughly 56,800 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Ogbogolo Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.

A assertion by Director Naval Information, Nigerian Navy, Navy Captain, Abiodun Folorusho, famous that the operation was carried out on 13 November 2026 by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, a unit below Operation DELTA SENTINEL, following credible intelligence on unlawful refining actions inside the Orashi Forest.

He mentioned the two websites comprised one refining oven, 22 dugout pits and 4 sacks containing the suspected stolen crude oil.

“The first site held approximately 1,800 litres, while the second contained an estimated 55,000 litres. The discovered products and associated items were subsequently handled in accordance with established anti-crude oil theft procedures,” he mentioned.

Accordding to him, the operation underscores the Nigerian Navy’s sustained dedication to dismantling unlawful refining infrastructure and disrupting the networks accountable for crude oil theft.

“Through intelligence-driven operations, the Service continues to deny economic saboteurs access to the nation’s petroleum resources and protect critical oil and gas infrastructure,” he mentioned.

He added that the Nigerian Navy stays resolute in sustaining operational strain on crude oil thieves and unlawful refiners in help of nationwide crude oil manufacturing, financial safety and the safety of Nigeria’s maritime pursuits.

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