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Navy uncovers hidden storage site, recovers 17,000 litres of crude oil <img width="768" height="432" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/Hidden-crude-oil-storage-site-uncovered-in-Delta-State-by-the-Nigerian-Navy-1.webp?fit=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Hidden crude oil storage site uncovered in Delta State by the Nigerian Navy (1)" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/Hidden-crude-oil-storage-site-uncovered-in-Delta-State-by-the-Nigerian-Navy-1.webp?w=768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/Hidden-crude-oil-storage-site-uncovered-in-Delta-State-by-the-Nigerian-Navy-1.webp?resize=526%2C296&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/06/Hidden-crude-oil-storage-site-uncovered-in-Delta-State-by-the-Nigerian-Navy-1.webp?resize=750%2C422&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /><p>According to the naval spokesperson, the discovery highlights the increasingly soph…

Navy Busts Illegal Refinery Site, Recovers 184,000 Litres of Crude in ... Crime Watch Latest Nigeria News Nigeria Top News Navy Busts Illegal Refinery Site, Recovers 184,000 Litres of Crude in Rivers The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a network of dugout pits and storage locations containing large volumes of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil in the Ndoni area of Rivers State. This was disclosed in a Monday statement signed by Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the head of Naval Information.…... By Abdul-hafeez Fadehan May 11, 2026 9:21 AM GMT+1 The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a network of dugout pits and storage locations containing large volumes of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil in the Ndoni area of Rivers State. This was disclosed in a Monday statement signed by Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the head of Naval Information. According to the statement, the operation forms part of the Nigerian Navy’s intensified efforts to disrupt the operational cycle sustaining crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta. The statement revealed that the operation conducted by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) P…

Nigeria: Navy Uncovers Hidden Storage Site, Recovers 17,000 Litres of Crude Oil [Premium Times] According to the naval spokesperson, the discovery highlights the increasingly sophisticated concealment methods criminals are adopting to sustain crude oil theft operations.

Nigerian Navy destroys illegal crude oil site with 17,500 Litres in ... The Nigerian Navy has successfully dismantled an illegal crude oil storage facility in the Bonny area of Rivers State, dealing another blow to crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. According to the Navy, the site contained approximately 17,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil, which was stored illegally before it was discovered and destroyed by naval operatives. Folorunsho said the action followed directives by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, to intensify efforts against crude oil theft and illegal bunkering across the nation’s maritime domain. He said personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny uncovered the illegal storage facility within the Opotumbi general area during surveillance operations. He explained that the discovery was made possible through Navy’s maritime surveillance technology which detected concealed dugout pits hidden under thick vegetation in the creeks. He added that “FOB Bonny elements moved swiftly to the site and discovered four dugout pits containing a cumulative 17,500 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil. “The recovered products were subsequent…

Navy uncovers hidden crude oil storage site in Delta state Oil & Energy 1 min. Read Navy uncovers hidden crude oil storage site in Delta state By chatnewstv June 16, 2026 Facebook X Linkedin Copy URL WhatsApp Telegram Agency Report The Nigerian Navy has discovered a concealed crude oil storage site used to support crude oil theft activities within the Niger Delta. This is contained in an operational report by the director of naval information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. According to Folorunsho, the operation was conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA, under Operation Delta Sentinel following actionable intelligence on suspected crude oil theft activities around the Ugbokodo Creek axis of Delta. “Naval personnel, supported by aerial surveillance carried out meticulous search of the area. “Although the location initially appeared free of suspicious activity, further observation and analysis of drone imagery revealed a large freshly dug reservoir, deliberately concealed beneath leaves, planks, wood, and thick vegetation to evade detection,” he said. He said subsequent exploitation of the site …

Navy intercepts 22,870 litres of illegal diesel in Rivers <img width="770" height="410" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/08/Nigerian-Navy-boat.jpg?fit=770%2C410&amp;ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Nigerian Navy boat" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/08/Nigerian-Navy-boat.jpg?w=770&amp;ssl=1 770w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/08/Nigerian-Navy-boat.jpg?resize=526%2C280&amp;ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/08/Nigerian-Navy-boat.jpg?resize=768%2C409&amp;ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/08/Nigerian-Navy-boat.jpg?resize=150%2C80&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2023/08/Nigerian-Navy-boat.jpg?resize=750%2C399&amp;ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px" /><p>The navy said the operation was carried out by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH deployed to the Orashi Forest area of Okolomade Community i…

Army dismantles 20 illegal refining sites, arrests 8 oil theft perpetrators December 29, 2024 …Recovers 90,000 Litres of stolen products By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army announced on Sunday that troops of the 6 Division, in collaboration with other security agencies, have dismantled 20 illegal crude oil refining sites, arrested eight suspected oil thieves, and recovered over 90,000 litres of stolen petroleum products. According to a statement by the Army, the operation also resulted in the deactivation of 21 boats used for siphoning oil as part of a sustained crackdown on economic saboteurs in the Niger Delta region. The statement reads: “This posture led to the dismantling of 20 illegal refining sites, the arrest of eight suspected oil thieves, and the deactivation of 21 boats used for the criminal activity. Additionally, over 90,000 litres of stolen products were recovered during ongoing anti-bunkering operations in the region.” The operations, conducted between December 23 and 29, 2024, included: Buguma General Area, Asari-Toru LGA: Troops discovered a large tarpaulin storage reservoir and a wooden boat containing over 37,000 litres of stolen condensates. In the Ogaj…

Navy Uncovers Hidden Illegal Fuel Dump, Recovers 92660 Litres of AGO Security Navy uncover concealed illegal fuel storage network Rivers: Navy Uncovers Hidden Illegal Fuel Dump, Recovers 92,660 Litres of AGO The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a concealed illegal fuel storage network and recovered 92,660 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during an intelligence-led operation in Rivers State. A statement signed by Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Naval Information on  Friday. The operation, conducted under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, targeted criminal networks involved in illegal petroleum activities within the Rivers–Bayelsa border corridor. According to the Nigerian Navy, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH deployed to Okolomade Community in Abua-Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State following credible intelligence on suspicious petroleum-related activities in the area. Read Also: RE: Why Are Senior Military Officers Being Targeted in Nigeria? By Sadeeq Garba Shehu FIND OUT NEXT STEP: Board Releases List of Successful Applicants for Immigration, NSCDC, Fire Service Recruitment The Burden of Choice: Nigerian Voters and the 2027 Elect…

Navy recovers 17,000 litres of crude oil from hidden storage site in Delta He said the site also showed clear indications of recent crude oil theft activity. The Nigerian Navy has discovered a concealed crude oil storage site used to facilitate crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. The director of naval information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho made this known in an operational report released in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Mr Folorunsho, the operation was conducted by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta, under Operation Delta Sentinel, following actionable intelligence on suspected crude oil theft activities around the Ugbokodo Creek axis of Delta State. “Naval personnel, supported by aerial surveillance, carried out a meticulous search of the area. “Although the location initially appeared free of suspicious activity, further observation and analysis of drone imagery revealed a large, freshly dug reservoir, deliberately concealed beneath leaves, planks, wood, and thick vegetation to evade detection,” he said. He said subsequent exploitation of the site uncovered approximately 17,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil stored within the camouflaged rese…

Nigerian Navy Uncovers Hidden Crude Oil Theft Site, Recovers 17,000 ... The Nigerian Navy has recorded another major breakthrough in its ongoing fight against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, uncovering a camouflaged storage site containing about 17,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Delta State. The discovery was made under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA following credible intelligence on suspected illegal oil activities around the Ugbokodo Creek axis. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was supported by aerial surveillance and intelligence gathering. Naval personnel initially found no obvious signs of illegal activity at the location. However, detailed observation and drone imagery revealed a large freshly dug reservoir cleverly concealed beneath leaves, wooden planks, and dense vegetation in an apparent attempt to evade detection. Further exploitation of the site led to the recovery of approximately 17,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil. The location was also found to bear clear evidence of recent crude oil theft activi…

Nigerian Navy Uncovers Hidden Crude Oil Storage Site, Recovers 17,000 ... Nigerian Navy Uncovers Hidden Crude Oil Storage Site, Recovers 17,000 Litres in Delta 0 Admin Tuesday, June 16, 2026 The Nigerian Navy has recorded another significant breakthrough in its ongoing campaign against crude oil theft with the discovery of a concealed crude oil storage site and the recovery of approximately 17,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Delta State. The successful operation was conducted under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA following credible intelligence on suspected crude oil theft activities around the Ugbokodo Creek axis of the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed that the operation was supported by aerial surveillance, which played a critical role in identifying the illicit facility. According to him, although initial searches of the area did not reveal any suspicious activity, further analysis of drone imagery exposed a large reservoir that had been deliberately concealed beneath leaves, wooden planks, and thick vegetation to evade detection by security …