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Navy uncovers 10,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil

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Newswire Official statement Outcome reported
  • Nigerian Navy personnel found a dugout reservoir containing about 10,000 litres of substance suspected to be stolen crude oil in Delta State.
  • The discovery followed intelligence about suspected illicit petroleum activity in the Oteghele general area.
  • The navy said it handled the reservoir and its contents under established procedures to prevent further illicit use.

The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a dugout reservoir containing approximately 10,000 litres of substance suspected to be stolen crude oil in Delta State.

Personnel from NNS DELTA found the reservoir on Wednesday during an anti-crude-oil-theft operation in its area of responsibility. The operation followed intelligence about suspected illegal petroleum activity in the Oteghele general area.

Abiodun Folorunsho, the navy’s director of naval information, said the substance appeared to have been illegally obtained. He said the reservoir and its contents were “handled in accordance with established procedures,” preventing their further use in illicit activities.

The navy described the operation as part of continuing efforts to block criminal operators’ access to crude oil and dismantle infrastructure used for illegal exploitation.

handled in accordance with established procedures

· Abiodun FolorunshoThe navy’s director of naval information described how it dealt with the reservoir and its contents.
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