Nigerian Navy Recovers 81 Sacks of Illegal Diesel

The Nigerian Navy achieved a major success in the fight against oil theft by recovering 81 sacks of illegal diesel in Rivers State. This operation was conducted under the leadership of Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information.

The Navy's efforts disrupted the movement of illegally refined petroleum products in the creek corridor. Following credible intelligence regarding the movement of these products, personnel from the Nigerian Navy Ship NN Soroh, along with Delta Sentinel, launched an operation in the Orashi Forest area, specifically targeting the Okolomad Community in Abua Odual Local Government Area, which borders Bayelsa State.

The patrol team intercepted a wooden boat carrying 36 sacks of illegally refined AGO (automotive gas oil) and, through further intelligence and aerial surveillance using drones, discovered additional stockpiles concealed in a pond. A detailed search led to the recovery of an additional 45 sacks, bringing the total to 81 sacks, containing approximately 22,870 liters of illegal diesel.

The Navy urged the public to continue supporting security agencies with credible information to sustain the fight against crude oil theft.