The Nigerian Navy attached to the Forward Operating Base Escravos have destroyed six illegal refining sites in a series of coordinated operations at Obodo Omadino community in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. During the operations, about 11,550 litres of stolen crude oil was recovered.
According to the commanding of FOB Escravos, Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu revealing to journalists in Warri on Sunday. He revealed the operations was made possible through credible and aligned with the Strategic Directives of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (Admiralty Medal), which emphasize sustained pressure on economic saboteurs.
He further explained that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to enhance Nigeria’s crude oil production and protect national assets.
He said, “The products were discovered in 52 dugout pits and seven polythene sacks. Also, one pumping machine and about 22 yards of hose were recovered.”
Between 3 and 24 September 2025, naval operatives launched four separate offensives, dismantling camps used by vandals to process stolen crude oil.
The heaviest haul came on 24 September when troops uncovered 3,950 litres of crude at one refining site.
The Nigerian Navy has dealt a heavy blow to oil thieves in the Niger Delta, shutting down six illegal refining sites and seizing more than 11,500 litres of stolen crude oil in a series of operations around Obodo Omadino, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.
The raids, conducted by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos under Operation Delta Sanity II, also led to the recovery of 52 dugout pits, seven polythene sacks filled with stolen products, a pumping machine, and 22 yards of hose used in the illicit trade.
Between 3 and 24 September 2025, naval operatives launched four separate offensives, dismantling camps used by vandals to process stolen crude oil.
The heaviest haul came on 24 September when troops uncovered 3,950 litres of crude at one refining site.
The Navy said the operation was guided by credible intelligence and executed in line with the directives of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, who has repeatedly warned economic saboteurs that the days of crude oil theft are numbered.
“FOB Escravos remains resolute in its commitment to dismantling illegal refining infrastructure and protecting Nigeria’s oil wealth from criminal exploitation,” the command declared.