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, […]
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 […]
Two suspects arrested as Navy raids pirates and kidnappers’ camp in Bayelsa
On January 11, 2025, the Nigerian Navy conducted a successful raid on a pirates’ and kidnappers’ camp in the Fununu community, located in the Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. This raid was part of Operation Delta Sanity II, a major operation aimed at eradicating criminal activities in Nigeria’s maritime region. The suspects, who […]
Nigeria Navy deactivates hideout of crude oil criminals, arrest two suspects
Oil theft and illegal refining have been ongoing issues in Nigeria, causing environmental damage and loss of revenue. In response, the Nigerian Navy has intensified its efforts to combat these crimes through Operation DELTA SANITY. This operation recently led to the discovery and shutdown of several illegal sites used by oil criminals in Bayelsa State, […]
Nigerian Navy Shuts Down Three Illegal Oil Refining Sites in Bayelsa State
The Nigerian Navy has scored another significant success in its battle against oil theft and illegal refining activities. On November 4, 2024, Navy troops under Operation Delta Sanity discovered and dismantled three illegal oil refining sites in Bayelsa State. This operation, led by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, not only halted illegal refining but also […]
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 […]
Nigerian Navy Shuts Down Illegal Oil Refining Operations in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has made significant strides in combating illegal oil refining activities in Nigeria by recently shutting down an illegal oil refining site in Rivers State. This operation took place on October 5, 2024, in the Bolo area, where troops from Operation DELTA SANITY discovered a site filled with equipment used for illegal refining. […]