The Nigerian Navy says it has recovered 105,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil during a series of anti-crude oil theft operations in Delta State, as security agencies intensify efforts to curb oil theft in the Niger Delta.
The recoveries occurred under Operation Delta Sentinel within the Nigerian Navy Ship Delta Area of Operation, according to the Director of Naval Information, Abiodun Folorunsho.
In a report published by Vanguard newspaper, Mr Folorunsho, a Navy captain, said the operation also uncovered concealed storage facilities allegedly used by suspected oil thieves to stockpile stolen crude in the Oteghele axis of Delta State.
He said the recovered products comprised 60,000 litres and 45,000 litres found at separate locations.
“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,” Mr Folorunsho said.
