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Nigerian Navy Dismantles 5 Illegal Refining Sites, Seizes Large Quantities of Stolen Crude Oil and Refined Products

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Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER conducted a successful operation against crude oil theft and illegal bunkering activities in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State. The operation, which was carried out by the NNS PATHFINDER's Tactical Riverine Assault Squadron Team, led to the dismantling of 5 illegal refining sites, discovery of 62 ovens, 21 reservoirs, and 55 dugout pits containing large quantities of stolen crude oil and refined products. The team seized approximately 50,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil, 83,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), and 20,000 litres of illegally refined kerosene.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER's Tactical Riverine Assault Squadron Team successfully dismantled 5 illegal refining sites in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State.
  • The sites had 62 ovens, 21 reservoirs, and 55 dugout pits containing approximately 50,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil.
  • The team seized 83,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and 20,000 litres of illegally refined kerosene.
  • The operation was carried out in accordance with anti-crude oil theft procedures.
  • No arrests were made as the perpetrators fled upon sighting the patrol team.
  • The Nigerian Navy is committed to combating crude oil theft and illegal bunkering activities, which pose significant threats to the nation's economy and energy security.
  • The operation was led by Commodore Cajethan Nnabuchi Aniaku, the Commander of NNS PATHFINDER.

Statistics:

  • 5 illegal refining sites were dismantled by the NNS PATHFINDER's Tactical Riverine Assault Squadron Team.
  • 62 ovens, 21 reservoirs, and 55 dugout pits were discovered at the illegal refining sites.
  • Approximately 50,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil were seized by the team.
  • 83,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) were seized by the team.
  • 20,000 litres of illegally refined kerosene were seized by the team.

Sources:

  • A statement signed and released by Commodore Cajethan Nnabuchi Aniaku, Commander of NNS PATHFINDER, on 14 June 2025.
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