By Kingsley Omonobi
The Nigerian Navy, in furtherance of its offensive against crude oil theft, has successfully deactivated 2 illegal refining sites while maintaining pressure by dismantling a reactivated illegal refining network in the Niger Delta.
Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Information, made this known on Thursday, noting that 85,000 litres of stolen crude oil products were recovered following disruption of additional illegal refinery infrastructure in Rivers State under Operation Delta Sentinel
Folorunsho said, “The latest operation, conducted within the Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni axis of Rivers State, led to the discovery and deactivation of 2 illegal refining sites linked to ongoing crude oil theft activities in the area.
“During the operation, personnel recovered approximately 85,300 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil concealed in dugout pits and reservoirs.
