Nigerian Navy Dismantles Illegal Crude Oil Storage Pits in Bonny

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 39,500 Litres of Suspected Stolen Crude in Rivers

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Nigerian Navy has recovered about 39,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil after dismantling an illegal crude oil storage network in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore (formerly Navy Captain) Abiodun Folorunsho, the Navy said personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny carried out the […]

July 9, 2026 21

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Nigerian Navy Dismantles Extortion Network, Frees Bonny Waterway Users

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Navy says it has disrupted an extortion syndicate operating along the Bonny Creek axis of Rivers State, ending the group's alleged campaign of intimidation and illegal levies against fishermen, commuters and residents. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was carried out on 30 June by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny in […]

July 6, 2026 14

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Nigerian Navy Rescues Victims of Building Collapse in Lagos

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Personnel of the Nigerian Navy have rescued victims trapped in a building that collapsed at Alakija in Lagos State and evacuated them to hospital for medical treatment. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the rescue operation was launched after the Navy received a distress call about the incident. Naval personnel were immediately deployed to the scene, where […]

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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 […]

June 22, 2026 22

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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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₦5.5 Million Extortion Records Recovered as Navy Raids Suspected Militant Base in Cross River

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja A handwritten ledger containing records of illegal levies worth about ₦5.5 million has been recovered by the Nigerian Navy during a raid on a suspected militant hideout at Dayspring Island in Cross River State. According to a statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY following intelligence reports on the activities […]

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