Nigerian Navy Seizes 132,000 Litres of Stolen Crude Oil

On October 22, 2026, the Nigerian Navy discovered approximately 132,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil stored in 10 dugout pits in Allison community, Bonny Local Government Area, Rivers State. This operation was conducted by personnel from Forward Operating Base (FOB) BONNY under Operation Delta Sentinel, following actionable intelligence regarding illegal petroleum activities.

Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information, stated that the location was identified as a potential storage point within the illegal petroleum supply chain. The Navy urged community leaders and residents to report any suspicious activities related to petroleum storage and illegal refining.

This discovery adds to previous recoveries in 2026, which included around 105,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil and 9,500 litres of stolen crude oil. The operation aligns with the Federal Government's efforts to combat crude oil theft and illegal refining activities, with NNPC Ltd reporting the deactivation of over 10,000 illegal refineries and the arrest of more than 3,700 suspects.