The Nigerian Navy has recovered 114,500 litres of petroleum merchandise suspected to be linked to crude oil theft and unlawful refining in Rivers State, whereas arresting 10 suspects in a joint anti-illicit drug operation with the National Drug Law (*10*) Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State.
In an announcement issued on Friday, the Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, mentioned the successes have been achieved by way of credible intelligence a few suspected unlawful refining web site in Orashi Forest, Ogbogolo neighborhood, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State, on October 15, 2026.
“The site contained five large dugout pits holding approximately 105,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, and 18 smaller pits containing about 9,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil,” the assertion mentioned.
The assertion revealed that the suspected operators fled upon sighting the naval personnel and that the recovered merchandise have been dealt with in accordance with established procedures.
In a separate operation performed between October 14 and 15, 2026, the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA and the NDLEA raided areas suspected of getting used for the storage, sale and distribution of illicit medication in Uvwie, Eboh Road, Jakpa Road, Ozuaka neighborhood, Orogun, Otokutu and Ughelli.
The operation resulted within the arrest of 10 suspects and the restoration of substances suspected to incorporate cocaine, methamphetamine, tramadol, hashish, hashish seeds, Colorado and different associated displays.
The suspects and displays have been handed over to the NDLEA Warri Area Command for additional investigation and prosecution.
The Navy mentioned the operations addressed two distinct threats to nationwide safety: the theft and unlawful processing of petroleum assets, and the distribution of illicit medication that gas prison exercise.
