{
  "id": 16414987,
  "title": "Navy Uncovers 132,000 litres of Stolen Crude Oil in Bonny",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/navy-uncovers-132-000-litres-of-stolen-crude-oil-in-bonny",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T02:28:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/25/navy-uncovers-132000-litres-of-stolen-crude-oil-in-bonny/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian Navy has discovered 132,000 litres of stolen crude oil in the Allison community of Bonny LGA, Rivers State. According to Director of Naval Information Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Forward Operating Base Bonny made the find during Operation Delta Sentinel, which was spurred by actionable intelligence. The operation revealed ten dugout pits where the oil was hidden. The recovered products and the site were managed in line with established regulations. This discovery underscores the significance of intelligence-driven actions in identifying hidden petroleum stockpiles and breaking the infrastructure that supports crude oil theft and unauthorized movement of petroleum products. The Navy pledges to continue its efforts to locate and dismantle illegal refining facilities and disrupt the networks that enable crude oil theft across the Niger Delta. It also calls upon community leaders, residents, traditional institutions, and other stakeholders to report any instances of crude oil theft, illegal refining, suspicious petroleum storage, or unauthorized movement of petroleum products to the nearest security agency. Timely and credible information is essential to swiftly intervene and prevent illicit activities from spreading. The Navy emphasizes the importance of vigilance and active collaboration between security agencies and the communities they serve in safeguarding the nation's vital petroleum assets. Captain Folorunsho concluded by urging the public to stay alert and support lawful initiatives aimed at protecting national resources.",
  "summary": "Meanwhile, the Nigerian Navy has uncovered 132,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Allison community, Bonny LGA of Rivers State. According to a statement by the Director of Naval Information,",
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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."
}