Oil Theft: Nigerian Navy Recovers 33,800 Litres of Petroleum Products in Rivers
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian Navy has recovered 33,800 litres of petroleum products amid sustained operations by troops of Operation Delta Sentinel. According to a statement by the Director
The Nigerian Navy has recovered 33,800 litres of petroleum products in the Rivers region as part of Operation Delta Sentinel. According to a statement from Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the troops conducted successful operations against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities. On September 25, 2026, naval operatives found and dismantled two illegal refining sites in Ahoada West Local Government Area, Rivers State.
They recovered 28,520 litres of stolen Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and 5,280 litres of crude oil, plus 48 sacks, three dugout pits, two kegs, and three cooking drums used for processing. The perpetrators fled when naval personnel arrived. This operation is part of the sustained successes under Operation Delta Sentinel, which highlights the Navy's strategy of persistent monitoring and intelligence-led actions to disrupt criminal networks.
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has directed the Navy to keep up pressure on these criminals, protect oil and gas infrastructure, and ensure a safer environment for legitimate economic activities in the Niger Delta. The Navy will continue to use its maritime capabilities, intelligence, and collaboration with local communities to bolster national energy security and economic growth.
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