Navy Cracks Down on Illegal Refining in Rivers State
The Nigerian Navy has continued its efforts to combat illegal refining activities in Rivers State. On August 28, personnel from the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PATHFINDER identified and shut down two illegal refining sites around the Ohaji axis of Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area.
The operation resulted in the recovery of approximately 34,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), suspected to be illegally refined. The products were found in dugout pits, sacks, and reservoirs associated with the illegal refining activities.
No arrests were made as the suspected operators had fled before the arrival of the naval team. However, the Navy reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations under Operation DELTA SENTINEL to disrupt crude oil theft and illegal refining activities.