By Kingsley Omonobi
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft under Operation Delta Sentinel, uncovering an illegal crude oil storage network and recovering about 39,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The Director of Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed on Wednesday that the operation was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB), Bonny, following credible intelligence on illegal activities around Okpokiri Community within the base’s area of operations.
According to him, the Navy’s Anti-Crude Oil Theft Team discovered concealed dugout pits hidden within the creek environment during the operation, prompting a detailed assessment of the area.
The operation led to the discovery of four dugout pits—one large and three medium-sized. Three of the pits contained an estimated 39,500 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil, while the fourth was filled with water.
