The Ahead Working Base (FOB) Escravos of the Nigerian Navy has introduced the destruction of eight unlawful refining websites in Warri South Native Authorities Space of Delta.
The Commanding Officer of the FOB Escravos, Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu made this identified to newsmen on Tuesday in Warri, the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) stories.
Okoloagu stated the unlawful refining websites have been dismantled in three separate operations at Obodo Omadina Group.
He stated the operations have been carried out beneath Operation DELTA SANITY II, including that it was guided by credible info.
Navy vows to eradicate unlawful actions in Nigeria’s territorial waters
The naval boss additionally stated that the profitable operations demonstrated the unwavering dedication of the bottom to the Strategic Directives of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla.
In response to him, the strategic directives of the CNS are geared toward eliminating all types of maritime illegalities within the nation’s territorial waters.
“On Could 14, primarily based on credible info, operatives of the FOB Escravos uncovered and dismantled two unlawful refining websites at Obodo Omadino Group in Warri South.
“The websites contained roughly 5,625 litres of stolen crude oil, saved in a single oven and 17 dugout pits.
“Subsequently, on Could 19, three unlawful refining websites have been found and deactivated in the identical group.
“The operation led to the restoration of roughly 2,500 litres of stolen crude oil and 1,650 litres of illegally refined Automotive Fuel Oil (AGO), saved in a single oven, 5 dugout pits, and 18 polythene sacks.
“Sustaining the operational momentum, the bottom carried out a follow-up operation on Monday, uncovered and deactivated three different unlawful refining websites at Oteghele, additionally in Obodo Omadino.
“The websites harboured an estimated 7,915 litres of stolen crude oil, hid in 21 dugout pits.
“Cumulatively, the three operations led to the deactivation of eight unlawful refining websites, with the seizure of roughly 16,040 litres of stolen crude oil and 1,650 litres of illegally refined AGO.
“The supplies have been present in two ovens, 43 dugout pits, and 18 polythene sacks,” he stated.
Okoloagu, whereas reiterating the bottom’s dedication to its mandate, warned perpetrators to desist from the illicit act or face the complete wrath of the regulation.
What you must know
Final week, the Navy introduced the deactivation of 468 unlawful refinery websites and the arrest of 215 suspected oil thieves, together with 26 vessels to this point in 2024, beneath the continued Operation Delta Sanity.
In response to the Chief of Coverage and Plans, Rear Admiral Ibrahim Dewu, the navy seized roughly 6.5 million litres of stolen crude oil and 7 million litres of illegally refined Automotive Fuel Oil (AGO) throughout numerous operations in 2024.
As well as, 361 wood boats, 1,107 dugout pits, and 279 storage tanks used for unlawful oil actions have been destroyed. From January 2024 up to now, over 103 further unlawful refinery websites have been dismantled, and 34 extra suspects linked to grease theft apprehended.
The Navy stated its actions are according to President Bola Tinubu’s directive to eradicate crude oil theft and increase nationwide oil output and exports.
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