Nigerian Navy Destroys Two Illegal Refineries, Recovers 85,300 Litres of Suspected Stolen Crude in Rivers


By Aviashima Toom, Abuja

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta, dismantling two illegal refining sites and recovering about 85,300 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil in Rivers State.

The operation, carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL in the Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni area of Rivers State, resulted in the discovery and deactivation of two illegal refining sites linked to ongoing crude oil theft activities.

According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho said personnel uncovered approximately 85,300 litres of suspected stolen crude oil concealed in dugout pits and reservoirs during the operation.

The latest development comes only days after security operatives uncovered and deactivated similar illegal refining facilities within the same area, indicating continued efforts by oil thieves to revive illicit operations despite intensified security measures.

The Navy said the repeated discoveries demonstrate the effectiveness of its sustained operational presence in identified hotspots across the Niger Delta, noting that the operations have continued to deny criminal elements the opportunity to establish and maintain illegal refining networks.

It added that the ongoing campaign is contributing to the protection of critical oil and gas infrastructure while safeguarding Nigeria's economic interests.

The Nigerian Navy reaffirmed its commitment to dismantling illegal refining networks, combating crude oil theft, and protecting the nation's maritime and energy assets through sustained operations under Operation DELTA SENTINEL.

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