{
  "id": 13937957,
  "title": "Navy uncovers 98,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Rivers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/navy-uncovers-98-000-litres-of-stolen-crude-oil-in-rivers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T10:40:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/12/navy-uncovers-98000-litres-of-stolen-crude-oil-in-rivers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 10, 2026, the Nigerian Navy discovered approximately 98,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and illicitly refined petroleum products at three illegal refining sites in Rivers State. The detection occurred during an operation conducted by the personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS PATHFINDER, in the Okarki community of Ahoada West Local Government Area. The Navy reported that the seized products consisted of around 65,000 litres of potentially stolen crude oil and 33,000 litres of products believed to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), often referred to as diesel. These petroleum products were stored in approximately 12 pits and containers dispersed across the three sites. No arrests were made during the operation, as the suspected operatives reportedly evaded capture before the naval team arrived. The Navy stated that the sites and the implicated petroleum products were managed in accordance with established protocols. They emphasized that the discovery highlighted the vast scale of suspected illegal petroleum storage in the area and the potential danger of these products entering unlawful distribution channels. The Navy's operation effectively disrupted activities at the three locations, preventing the suspected operators from gaining access to a considerable quantity of petroleum products for further illicit handling and sale.",
  "summary": "The Nigerian Navy has uncovered about 98,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products at three illegal refining sites in Rivers State. The discovery was made by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, PATHFINDER during an operation in Okarki community, Ahoada West Local Government Area of the state, on October 10, […] Navy uncovers 98,000 litres of stolen crude…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}