Navy hails conviction of nine crude oil thieves

The Nigerian Navy welcomed the conviction of nine individuals by the Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for crude oil theft, sentencing them to five years for Count One and ten years for Count Two, without the option of a fine. The suspects were arrested on February 7, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation while allegedly stealing crude oil from an oil wellhead identified as ASABO-D. This conviction highlights the importance of effective judicial prosecution in the fight against crude oil theft.