Tag: #OilTheft
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NIGERIAN NAVY ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS, INTERCEPTS ALLEGEDLY VANDALISED PIPELINE MATERIALS IN IMO
The Nigerian Navy has disrupted a suspected pipeline vandalism network in Imo State, arresting two suspects and intercepting allegedly vandalised crude oil pipeline materials. According to the Navy, personnel of Naval Base Oguta intercepted a truck carrying 10 sections of crude oil pipeline believed to have been illegally removed from the Addax Petroleum pipeline network…
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NAVY CRACKS DOWN: 44,000 LITRES OF ILLEGAL FUEL SEIZED, 8 ARRESTED IN RIVERS
A major anti-oil theft operation has dealt another blow to illegal refining networks in the Niger Delta. The Nigerian Navy has intercepted about 44,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products and arrested eight suspects during an operation in Rivers State. According to Navy spokesperson, Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was carried out under Operation DELTA…
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NAVY CRACKS DOWN: 44,000 LITRES OF ILLEGAL FUEL SEIZED, 8 ARRESTED IN RIVERS
Major anti-oil theft operation hits illegal refiners as Navy tightens grip on maritime crime. The Nigerian Navy has intercepted about 44,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products and arrested eight suspects in Rivers State during a targeted operation. According to Commodore Abiodun Folorunsho, the raid—carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by NNS PATHFINDER—took place…
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EFCC ARRAIGNS MT Ostria VESSEL AND THREE MEN OVER ₦12 BILLION OIL THEFT IN LAGOS
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the vessel MT Ostria, along with three men Raymundo Panaligam, Roneno Villarin, and Vincent Wayas on Wednesday before the Ikeja Special Offences Court. They face a four-count charge relating to conspiracy and theft of over 13 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at ₦12 billion,…
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NIGERIAN NAVY SHUTS DOWN SIX ILLEGAL OIL REFINERIES IN DELTA
Operation DELTA SANITY II scores big against crude oil theft in Warri South. The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos has deactivated six illegal refining sites in Obodo Omadino Community, Delta State. This was part of a coordinated effort between Sept. 3 and 24 under Operation DELTA SANITY II, aimed at ridding maritime spaces…
