Navy destroys illicit refineries, 30 illegal oil reservoirs in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder has dismantled nine illegal refining sites in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of Rivers State.
The command said the sites were hosting 45 ovens, 30 reservoirs and 75 dugout pits containing an estimated 60,000 liters of substance suspected to be crude oil, 80,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), and 33,000 liters of kerosene.
The Commander in charge of the Command, Commodore Cajethan Nnabuchi Aniaku, in a statement, confirmed the operation was conducted on Monday May 12 by operatives of the Navy.
He explained the Tactical Riverine Assault Squadron Team of the command uncovered teo wellheads technically connected with pipes being used for siphoning crude oil to their camps.
According to him: “On 12 May 2025, the Nigerian Navy ship pathfinder successfully conducted an operation against crude oil theft and illegal bunkering activities within the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni general area.
“The Pathfinder Tactical Riverine Assault Squadron Team, acting on credible intelligence, deployed personnel and assets to conduct anti-crude oil theft and illegal bunkering operations. During the operation, the team discovered 2 wellheads connected with pipes used for siphoning crude oil. (Nation)
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