The Nigerian Navy has taken strong action against unlawful oil refining in Delta Whisper. In original operations, the Forward Operating Unfriendly (FOB) Escravos destroyed eight unlawful refining sites in the Obodo Omadino community of Warri South Local Authorities Residence.
These operations gain been half of “Operation Delta Sanity II” and gain been primarily based on legit information. Navy Captain Ikenna Okoloagu, who leads FOB Escravos, explained that the aim is to finish unlawful activities in Nigeria’s waters, following the orders of the Chief of Naval Team, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.
On Also can 14, the Navy came upon and dismantled two unlawful refining sites containing about 5,625 litres of stolen vulgar oil stored in one oven and 17 dugout pits.
On Also can 19, they chanced on and shut down three more sites in the identical diagram, recovering roughly 2,500 litres of stolen vulgar oil and 1,650 litres of illegally refined diesel, stored in one oven, 5 dugout pits, and 18 polythene sacks.
Continuing their efforts, on Also can 26, the Navy uncovered and dismantled three additional unlawful refining sites at Oteghele, also in Obodo Omadino. These sites held an estimated 7,915 litres of stolen vulgar oil hidden in 21 dugout pits.
In total, the Navy’s actions led to the destruction of eight unlawful refining sites and the seizure of about 16,040 litres of stolen vulgar oil and 1,650 litres of illegally refined diesel. The materials gain been came upon in two ovens, 43 dugout pits, and 18 polythene sacks.
Captain Okoloagu emphasised the Navy’s commitment to stopping unlawful oil activities and warned those involved to finish or face legal consequences.
