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

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

The Nigerian Navy discovered approximately 68,175 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in two operations on October 24 and November 7, 2026, in Ogbogolo, Ahoada West Local Government Area, Rivers State. Teams from NNS SOROH, operating under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, found pits, sacks and illegal storage and refining facilities in the Orashi Forest and surrounding areas. The first operation uncovered an estimated 8,675 litres, while the second found about 59,500 litres. Navy spokesperson Captain Abiodun Folorusho said the operations aim to dismantle illegal refining infrastructure and disrupt crude oil theft networks.

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