Nigerian Navy Recovers 205,680 Litres of Stolen Oil

The Nigerian Navy has successfully recovered a total of 205,680 litres of stolen crude oil and illegal refined petroleum products during an operation in River State. This operation, part of the Delta Sentinel initiative, was led by Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Director of Naval Information.

The operation was based on credible intelligence and resulted in the deactivation of three illegal refining sites, which included six refining ovens, three reservoirs, and four dugout pits. The recovered products consisted of approximately 167,180 litres of suspected illegally refined automotive gas oil (AGO) and 38,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil.

The Navy's spokesperson emphasized that this operation underscores the Nigerian Navy's resolve to sustain momentum in targeting the infrastructure and logistics supply chain that supports crude oil theft and illegal refining activities across the Niger Delta, reaffirming their commitment to protecting Nigeria's maritime domain and safeguarding critical oil and gas assets.