Nigerian Navy don scatter one illegal fuel storage and distribution base for Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, as dem recover about 13,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), popularly known as diesel.
According to statement wey Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, release for Thursday, personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) BONNY carry out the operation under Operation Delta Sentinel.
Navy operatives reportedly storm the location and discover one illegal petroleum storage facility wey get massive storage tanks, reservoirs, drums, hoses and other equipment wey criminals dey use store and distribute petroleum products illegally.
The Navy talk say dem handle all recovered products and equipment according to standard operational procedures as investigations dey continue.
Folorunsho explain say intelligence available to the Navy show say the illegal facility dey support criminal networks wey dey engage in illegal petroleum business and activities wey dey damage Nigeria’s economy.
According to am, the operation expose another underground network wey dey fuel crude oil theft and illegal oil bunkering activities for the Niger Delta region.
The Navy spokesman describe the successful raid as another major victory in the military campaign against crude oil theft, illegal refining and economic sabotage wey don plague the Niger Delta for years.
He add say destroying facilities like this na important step towards cutting off the supply chain wey dey help oil thieves and illegal bunkerers operate freely.
Folorunsho further stress say the operation show the Navy’s determination to protect critical national assets and support Federal Government efforts to increase crude oil production and boost national revenue.
He reaffirm say the Nigerian Navy no go relent in the fight against oil theft and other maritime crimes, adding say Operation Delta Sentinel go continue to target criminals wey dey exploit Nigeria’s oil and gas resources for personal gain.
The latest bust come as security agencies intensify efforts to tackle illegal refining and crude oil theft—crimes wey experts say still dey cost Nigeria billions of naira in lost revenue every year while threatening the nation’s oil infrastructure and economic stability.
