Navy Shuts Down 124 Illegal Oil Refineries and Arrests Thieves in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Navy has made significant strides in fighting illegal oil refining in the Niger Delta. Over the past four months, their initiative, called Operation Delta Sanity, has successfully shut down 124 illegal oil refining sites and arrested 55 people suspected of oil theft. Rear Admiral Samson Bura, who leads the Central Naval Command, shared […]
Surge in Oil Theft: 218 Incidents Reported, 31 Arrests Made in One Week
Nigeria’s oil industry has once again been hit by a surge in oil theft. Between September 7 and 13, 2024, security agencies recorded 218 cases of oil theft across the Niger Delta region, leading to the arrest of 31 suspects. This was revealed in a recent report by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). […]
Troops Crack Down on Illegal Oil Sites in Rivers and Bayelsa
In an intensified effort to reduce illegal oil activities, troops in the Niger Delta Region have destroyed several illegal oil bunkering sites in Rivers and Bayelsa. These operations are part of a broader mission by the Joint Task Force, South South, known as Operation DELTA SAFE. The Acting Deputy Director of the 6 Division Army […]
NIMASA successfully rescued 19 crew members from the burning Britania U drilling platform in the Niger Delta
On Thursday, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) acted quickly after receiving an emergency signal about the Britania U drilling platform. The vessel was in distress at Ajakpa Field (OML 90), located 10.77 nautical miles south of Forcados Terminal in Delta State, Nigeria. According to NIMASA’s Head of Public Relations, Osagie Edward, all 19 crew […]