The Nigerian Navy seized approximately 117,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil during a raid on November 5, 2026, in the Awokiri community of Ogu‑Bolo Local Government Area, Rivers State.
The operation was carried out by the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny and resulted in the dismantling of three illegal refining sites. According to Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the team found 16 dug‑out pits, nine of which contained about 115,000 litres of crude, while a separate storage tank held an additional 2,000 litres.
“The team discovered 16 dugout pits, nine of which held about 115,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil, while another storage tank contained 2,000 litres, bringing the total volume to approximately 117,000 litres,” Captain Folorunsho said. “Four other pits contained water, while three were freshly excavated.”
Folorunsho added that the sites, pits and petroleum products were handled in accordance with existing regulations. He said the raid was part of the Navy’s intelligence‑led campaign to curb crude oil theft and illegal bunkering, aiming to disrupt the activities of those involved and protect the country’s oil and gas infrastructure.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>