Navy dismantles 3 illegal refineries, recovers 91,000 litres of crude oil in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy, under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, has dismantled three illegal refining sites in Rivers State and recovered approximately 91,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil. This operation, conducted by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, was carried out following credible intelligence about the reactivation of illegal refining activities in the Okolomade and Ogbogolo areas.

The Navy's intervention has disrupted the operators' infrastructure, preventing them from continuing their illicit activities. This latest recovery adds to the volume of petroleum products recovered during recent operations across the region, highlighting the challenges posed by crude oil theft and illegal refining in Nigeria's oil-producing area.

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