Navy uncovers 40,000-litre illegal refinery in Rivers, arrests three
The Nigerian Navy and a FG task force have uncovered a 40,000-litre capacity illegal refinery in Bonny Island, Rivers State, and arrested three suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-uncovers-40000-litre-illegal-refinery-in-rivers-arrests-three/
A 40,000-litre illegal refinery was discovered in Bonny Island, Rivers State, by a joint operation of the Nigerian Navy and the Federal Government's Inter-Agency Task Force on Petroleum Theft. The facility was hidden deep within the creeks and was still in its preparatory stage. The Commanding Officer of the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base, Captain Stanley Umeh, described the discovery as the biggest since he took charge in March 2026.
The operation was based on actionable intelligence gathered by several security and intelligence agencies. The Navy assured residents that they would intensify surveillance and patrols to prevent crude oil theft and increase Nigeria's crude oil production. Three suspects linked to the financing of the operation are currently in custody.
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