Navy discovers 68,175 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Rivers

The Nigerian Navy has sustained its crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in Rivers State, identifying a combined total of approximately 68,175 litres of suspected stolen crude oil. According to the Spokesperson of the Service, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorusho, the discoveries were made during two separate operations in Ogbogolo Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area. He explained that the operations, conducted on October 24 and November 7, 2026, by the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, SOROH under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, followed credible intelligence on illegal petroleum storage and refining activities within the Orashi Forest and adjoining areas. According to him, “...