The Nigerian Navy has dismantled four illegal refining sites in Delta State, seizing thousands of litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined diesel.
Personnel from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos executed the operation on 26th February at Obodo in Omadino Community, Warri South West LGA. Acting on credible intelligence, they discovered and deactivated sites containing approximately 2,500 litres of stolen crude oil and 2,200 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).
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The materials were stored in five ovens, 11 dugout pits, and 25 polythene sacks. The raid supports Operation Delta Sanity II, part of the Navy’s broader campaign against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and economic sabotage.
The operation’s success highlights the Navy’s commitment to implementing strategic directives from the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral EI Ogalla.
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Commanding Officer of FOB Escravos, Navy Captain Ikenna Okoloagu, issued a stern warning to perpetrators:
“Economic saboteurs in the oil sector must desist from these unlawful activities. We will stop at nothing to deny them freedom of action and ensure they face justice.”
The Nigerian Navy reaffirmed its determination to eradicate illegal activities in the maritime environment, safeguarding national economic security.
