By Kingsley Omonobi
The Nigerian Navy has recovered about 105,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil during a series of anti-crude oil theft operations in Delta State.
The operations, conducted under Operation Delta Sentinel within the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta Area of Operation, also led to the discovery of concealed storage facilities allegedly used by suspected oil thieves to stockpile stolen crude.
Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said the recovered products comprised approximately 60,000 litres and 45,000 litres found at separate locations in the Oteghele axis of Delta State.
According to him, the recoveries highlight both the persistence of crude oil theft and the Navy’s determination to dismantle the infrastructure supporting the illegal trade.
“The operations form part of sustained efforts to disrupt crude oil theft networks, protect critical oil and gas assets, and prevent economic losses to the nation,” Folorunsho said.
He added that the latest operation underscores the effectiveness of the Navy’s ongoing offensive against crude oil theft and illegal bunkering across the Niger Delta.
According to the Navy spokesman, the success recorded under Operation Delta Sentinel reflects sustained efforts to degrade criminal networks involved in economic sabotage and protect the country’s oil and gas infrastructure.
Folorunsho reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s maritime environment through continuous operations aimed at combating crude oil theft, enhancing national security and supporting the nation’s economic development.
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