Nigerian Navy Recovers 105,000 Litres Of Stolen Crude In Delta

The Nigerian Navy has recovered approximately 105,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil during a series of anti-crude oil theft operations in Delta State.

A statement by the Naval Spokesman,Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho said the operations, conducted within the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA Area of Operation, led to the discovery of concealed storage facilities used by economic saboteurs for the unlawful stockpiling of suspected stolen crude oil.

According to him, the recovered products, estimated at 60,000 litres and 45,000 litres respectively, were found at separate locations within the Oteghele axis of Delta State.

These recoveries underscore the persistence of criminal elements involved in crude oil theft as well as the Nigerian Navy’s determination to deny them the resources and infrastructure required to sustain their illicit activities.

He said the operations form part of sustained efforts by the Navy to disrupt crude oil theft networks, protect critical oil and gas assets and prevent economic losses to the nation.

He reiterated that the latest success further demonstrates the effectiveness of ongoing operations under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, which continues to degrade criminal enterprises engaged in crude oil theft and illegal bunkering across the Niger Delta region.