Navy deactivates 71 illegal refineries, recovers 411,000 litres stolen crude and arrests three suspected smugglers in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Navy has taken firm action against oil theft across the Niger Delta, deactivating 71 illegal refinery sites and recovering more than 411,000 litres of stolen crude oil in a series of operations throughout July 2025. This was made known in a statement released on August 7, 2025, by the Director of Naval Information, […]
Navy dismantles nine illegal refineries, seizes 173,000 litres in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has successfully dismantled nine illegal refineries and seized a total of 173,000 litres of stolen oil in Rivers. This marks a major step in the ongoing fight against crude oil theft and illegal bunkering in the state. On May 12, 2025, the NNS Pathfinder’s Tactical Riverine Assault Squadron Team carried out a […]
Nigeria Navy arrest oil thieves, recover exhibits
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its fight against oil theft through Operation DELTA SANITY II. In a series of operations across different states, officers have arrested several oil thieves, seized thousands of litres of stolen crude oil, and dismantled illegal refining sites. On January 6, 2025, the Navy intercepted two boats carrying 2,000 litres of […]
Nigeria Navy deactivates illegal refineries site in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has recently deactivated several illegal oil refinery sites in Kubufari, a community in Degema Local Government Area (LGA), Rivers State, as part of its ongoing efforts to tackle illegal refining activities. On January 22, 2025, the Navy’s Operation DELTA SANITY, led by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER, discovered and shut down […]
Army Destroys 20 Illegal Refineries And Seizes 90,000 Litres Of Stolen Oil
The Nigerian Army has successfully carried out a major operation to tackle illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta. In a mission spanning from December 23 to 29, 2024, the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, along with other security agencies, destroyed 20 illegal oil refineries, seized over 90,000 litres of stolen oil, and arrested […]