Residents Demand Action Against Illegal Oil Refinery in Ogun

Residents of Remo-Ijebu in Ogun State reported that an illegal oil refinery has been operating in their community for the past six years without any suspicion from locals. Following the discovery of this facility by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 31 October 2026, residents urged both state and federal governments to take action against the foreign nationals allegedly involved in the operation.

They expressed concerns about safety, fearing that the community could become a target for kidnappers. Some residents claimed that the Ogun State Inland Revenue Service (OG-IRS) must have been aware of the refinery's existence due to their regular inspections of local factories.

A male resident noted that employment opportunities at the refinery were limited to those with connections, while a woman, identified as Mama Kafila, stated that women were denied permission to sell food at the site, despite her previous requests.