Nigerian Navy destroys three illegal refining sites, recover 85,000 litres diesel in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy said that it has continued to exert operational pressure against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities as part of its Operation Delta Sentinel. It said that this includes the disruption of three illegal refining sites and the recovery of around 85,000 litres of products believed to be illegally refined Automotive Gas […] Nigerian Navy destroys three illegal refining…
The Nigerian Navy has taken action against criminal groups involved in the illegal refining of petroleum products in Rivers State. In a recent operation conducted by the Nigerian Navy ship NNS Pathfinder in the Egbema area of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area, the force dismantled three illegal refining sites and recovered approximately 85,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).
Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information, revealed that the operation was sparked by credible intelligence on criminal activities in the region. The seized sites included eight dugout pits, sacks, and reservoirs containing the illicitly produced AGO. The Nigerian Navy has been actively pursuing Operation Delta Sentinel, a campaign aimed at thwarting crude oil theft and illegal refining activities.
This operation comes just two weeks after NNS Pathfinder had already disrupted two illegal refining sites in the same vicinity, demonstrating the Navy's unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order in the oil-rich region.
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