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

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 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 17

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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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Navy Recovers 92,660 Litres of Illegally Refined Diesel in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has recovered 92,660 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), popularly known as diesel, during an operation targeting crude oil theft and illegal petroleum activities in Rivers State. In a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the recovery was made under Operation Delta Sentinel following credible intelligence on the activities of oil thieves operating along the […]

June 8, 2026 17

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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 22

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Nigerian Navy Seizes 6,000 Litres of Smuggled Petrol in Badagry Operation

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on cross-border fuel smuggling with the recovery of more than 6,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, during an operation along the Badagry-Ajara axis of Lagos State. The operation was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base, Badagry, following intelligence reports on the activities of fuel smugglers operating within the area. According to a statement […]

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Navy Destroys Illegal Refinery, Seizes 20,000 Litres of Stolen Crude in Niger Delta

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Navy has dismantled an illegal oil refining site and recovered more than 20,000 litres of suspected stolen crude in the oil-rich Niger Delta region. According to a statement signed by Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was carried out at Allison community in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State by personnel of the Forward Operating Base Bonny. The navy said the raid followed intelligence reports […]

March 27, 2026 19

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Navy Seizes 44,000 Litres of Illegal Fuel, Arrests Eight in Rivers Crackdown

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Navy says it has intercepted about 44,000 litres of suspected illegally refined fuel and arrested eight people during an anti-oil theft operation in Rivers State. According to a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Captain AA Folorunsho, the operation was carried out under Operation Delta Sentinel in the Degema, Ogbogoro and Ogbologo areas following intelligence reports of illegal refining activities. Naval personnel deployed […]

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