Nigerian Navy Celebrates Conviction of Nine Oil Thieves
The Nigerian Navy commended the Federal High Court in Uyo for convicting and sentencing nine individuals for crude oil theft, with sentences of five years on Count One and ten years on Count Two, without the option of a fine. The suspects were arrested on 7 February 2026 during an intelligence-led operation while allegedly stealing crude oil from the ASABO-D oil wellhead in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
The Navy stated that this conviction is a significant judicial outcome in the fight against economic sabotage. Since the inception of Operation Delta Sentinel in January 2026, the Navy has dismantled over 241 illegal refining sites, disrupted criminal networks, recovered over 6.44 million litres of suspected stolen crude oil, and arrested more than 230 suspects.
These efforts align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's policy to increase Nigeria's crude oil production to 2.5 million barrels per day by 2027, contributing to national economic development.
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