Navy Recovers 68,175 Litres Of Stolen Crude In Rivers

Published: Sunday, November 8, 2026 | 5:02 PM WAT

The Nigerian Navy has uncovered about 68,175 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Rivers State.

The discovery was made in Ogbogolo Community, Ahoada West Local Government Area, after two separate operations in the Orashi Forest area.

Donjoe Media gathered that the operations were carried out by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS SOROH, under Operation DELTA SENTINEL.

The Navy said both operations followed credible intelligence on illegal petroleum storage and refining activities in the forest and surrounding communities.

The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed the recoveries in a statement on Sunday.

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According to the Navy, the first operation took place on October 24. During that operation, the naval team discovered two crude oil storage sites containing four dugout pits, 29 sacks and a 25-litre keg. The team estimated the crude oil found at those sites at 8,675 litres.

The second operation was carried out on November 7. During that operation, the team discovered two illegal refining sites made up of two large and 36 small dugout pits, alongside other storage facilities. The Navy said those sites contained an estimated 59,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil, bringing the total from both operations to 68,175 litres.

Captain Folorunsho said the discoveries show the Navy’s sustained intelligence-led efforts to dismantle illegal petroleum storage and refining infrastructure in the Niger Delta.

He said the Navy remains committed to tackling crude oil theft and illegal bunkering, and will continue to go after operators behind the illegal sites.

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By Jonadab Oluikpe

Published by Donjoe Media.