Nigerian Navy Discovers 75,000 Litres of Stolen Crude Oil

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its efforts against oil theft, with troops from Operation Delta Sentinel discovering three underground reservoirs in the Oteghele general area of Delta State, containing a total of 75,000 litres of crude oil. These discoveries occurred during two operations conducted on 12 and 14 October 2026.

On 12 October, approximately 30,000 litres of suspected crude oil were found in one reservoir, followed by an additional 45,000 litres in two large reservoirs on 14 October. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information, stated that the reservoirs and their contents were managed according to established procedures.

He emphasized that these discoveries disrupt key links in the illicit petroleum trade, reducing opportunities for the unlawful exploitation of Nigeria's oil resources. The Navy plans to continue intelligence-led operations to identify and dismantle such facilities, aiming to curb oil-related economic sabotage and safeguard the nation's petroleum revenue.