Rivers Navy Illegal Oil Refinery

The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with the Inter-Agency Task Force on Petroleum Theft, uncovered a 40,000-litre illegal refinery in Bonny Island, Rivers State, arresting three individuals. This operation is seen as a significant step in combating crude oil theft.

A joint operation by the Nigerian Navy and the Federal Government Inter-Agency Task Force on Petroleum Theft uncovered a 40,000 litres capacity illegal refinery in Bonny Island, Rivers State, described as the largest discovery since March 2026.

The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with the Federal Government Inter-Agency Task Force on Petroleum Theft, discovered a 40,000-litre illegal refinery in Bonny Island, Rivers State, arresting three individuals during the operation.