Navy Recovers 10,000 Litres of Suspected Stolen Crude Oil in Delta
Sylvester Idowu in Warri Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship Delta (NNS Delta) Warri has uncovered a dugout reservoir containing about 10,000 litres of a substance suspected to be stolen
Nigerian Navy Ship Delta (NNS Delta) Warri discovered a reservoir holding approximately 10,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Oteghele, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. This finding occurred during an anti-crude oil theft operation on Wednesday, following credible intelligence about illegal petroleum activities in the region.
The operation was led by Commodore Shehu Tasiu, who commands NNS Delta. According to a statement from the Navy's Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the reservoir and its contents were managed according to established procedures, ensuring the stolen crude would not be used for illicit purposes. The Navy emphasized that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to prevent criminal operators from accessing crude oil and the infrastructure used for its illegal extraction.
This action aligns with strategic directives from the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, to safeguard critical national infrastructure within Nigeria's territorial waters.
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