Navy uncovers 119,850 litres of suspected stolen crude oil

The Nigerian Navy has uncovered 119,850 litres of crude lipid suspected to person been stolen astatine an amerciable refining tract successful Ogbogolo Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The find was made connected Thursday, September 17, 2026, by unit of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH pursuing credible quality astir the location.

According to a statement, the suspected stolen crude lipid was recovered successful 5 dugout pits astatine the site.

The naval unit besides recovered 350 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) stored successful six sacks, arsenic good arsenic 25 parcels of suspected Cannabis sativa.

The cognition was carried retired nether Operation DELTA SENTINEL, the Nigerian Navy’s ongoing run against crude lipid theft and amerciable refining activities successful the Niger Delta.

No apprehension was made arsenic the suspects reportedly fled upon sighting the naval personnel.

The Navy said the recovered products and suspected illicit substances were handled successful accordance with extant regulations.

The latest cognition came soon aft 9 crude lipid thieves were convicted b...