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

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 […]

June 22, 2026 11

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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 […]

June 22, 2026 9

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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 […]

June 22, 2026 5

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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 […]

June 15, 2026 12

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Army Warns Churches Against MASSOB-Ordered Civil War Memorials, Says Directive Illegal

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Army has described as illegal and provocative a directive allegedly issued by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), instructing churches across the South-East and parts of the South-South to hold memorial services for victims of the Nigerian Civil War. In a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, […]

June 1, 2026 13

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Navy Uncovers Illegal Crude Oil Staging Sites, Recovers 6,500 Litres in Delta Creeks

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy has uncovered and dismantled multiple crude oil staging sites hidden within creek networks in Delta State as part of intensified operations against oil theft in the Niger Delta. In a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, on Thursday, the operations were conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship DELTA under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. The statement said the […]

May 23, 2026 14

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Navy Uncovers Illegal Fuel Stockpile Along Rivers–Bayelsa Corridor

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy has intensified operations against crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta, uncovering illegal refining sites in Bonny and intercepting a concealed fuel stockpile along the Rivers–Bayelsa border corridor. In a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Navy said personnel of Forward Operating Base BONNY, under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, foiled attempts by suspected […]

May 16, 2026 14

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Kogi Govt Condemns Attack on Illegal Orphanage, Says 15 Pupils Rescued

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Kogi State Government has condemned the attack on an unregistered orphanage and school facility in Zariagi, along the Kabba Junction axis of Lokoja, saying 15 pupils have been rescued. In a statement on Monday, Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, described the incident as unfortunate and avoidable, adding that security agencies are working to secure the release of the remaining victims. The facility, identified […]

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