Navy Recovers 33,800 Litres of Petroleum Products, Destroys Illegal Refineries in Rivers

Navy Recovers 33,800 Litres of Petroleum Products, Destroys Illegal Refineries in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has recovered 33,800 litres of petroleum products and deactivated two illegal refining sites in Rivers State as part of sustained operations against crude oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta. The operation was carried out on Friday, September 25, by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH, a unit under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, following credible intelligence on activities at Ogbogolo Community in Ahoada […]

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Illegal Container Imports: NEPZA Orders Intensified Inspections, Tougher Sanctions

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has announced stricter enforcement measures against the illegal importation of containers into Free Trade Zones, warning operators who violate established regulations to expect decisive regulatory action. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NEPZA, Dr Olufemi Ogunyemi, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Authority’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr Martins Odeh, on Tuesday in Abuja. Ogunyemi […]

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Nigerian Navy Destroys Two Illegal Refineries, Recovers 34,000 Litres of AGO in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has dismantled two illegal refining sites in Rivers State and recovered about 34,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, in a fresh operation aimed at curbing crude oil theft and illegal refining. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS PATHFINDER, identified and deactivated the two illegal […]

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Nigerian Navy Dismantles Illegal Crude Oil Storage Pits in Bonny

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy has foiled another attempt by crude oil theft syndicates to establish illegal storage facilities in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. In a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny, acting under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, uncovered seven concealed dugout pits during a targeted anti-crude oil theft operation around […]

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Nigerian Navy Recovers 22,870 Litres of Illegal Diesel, Disrupts Oil Theft Network in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy has recovered 22,870 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and disrupted a creek-based oil theft network during an intelligence-led operation under Operation DELTA SENTINEL in Rivers State. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH in the Orashi Forest area […]

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Nigerian Navy Recovers 63,290 Litres of Illegal Diesel, Vehicle in Rivers Operation

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has recovered approximately 63,290 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and a vehicle linked to an illicit petroleum distribution network in Rivers State. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the seizure was made during an intelligence-led operation conducted under Operation DELTA SENTINEL in the Okolomade Community axis of Abua-Odual Local Government Area […]

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Navy Arrests 13 Suspects, Seizes Boats Over Illegal Black Sand Mining in Bayelsa

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has arrested 13 suspects and intercepted two wooden boats allegedly involved in illegal black sand mining activities in Bayelsa State. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was carried out by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO following intelligence reports on the movement of boats suspected to be engaged in illegal mining within coastal […]

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Navy Intercepts 103,500 Litres of Suspected Illegal Diesel in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has intercepted approximately 103,500 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, during an operation in Rivers State. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the discovery was made by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER operating under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. The statement said the interception occurred during a routine security […]

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Navy Uncovers Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers 120,000 Litres of Petroleum Products in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has uncovered two illegal refining sites and recovered about 120,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The operation was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder under Operation Delta Sentinel following credible intelligence on renewed illegal refining activities in the area. According to a statement issued by the […]

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