Navy officers shut down eight illegal oil processing camps across Delta State during recent raids. Troops seized thousands of gallons of stolen crude oil and fuel products from criminal groups. Captain Ikenna Okoloagu talked to reporters about the successful mission on Tuesday from Warri. The military operation falls under Delta Sanity II which fights against oil theft across the Niger Delta region. Authorities aim to prevent criminals from siphoning money from Nigeria through illicit oil activities.
Officers destroyed eight processing sites and took 16,040 gallons of stolen crude oil from thieves. Military forces also captured 1,650 gallons of diesel fuel that criminals had processed without permission. Troops found the stolen materials hidden inside two homemade cooking ovens at different locations. Criminal groups had dug 43 underground pits to hide their illegal oil processing equipment from police. Officers discovered 18 plastic bags filled with materials used to steal and process crude oil illegally.
Officers destroyed eight processing sites and took 16,040 gallons of stolen crude oil from thieves. Military forces also captured 1,650 gallons of diesel fuel that criminals had processed without permission. Troops found the stolen materials hidden inside two homemade cooking ovens at different locations. Criminal groups had dug 43 underground pits to hide their illegal oil processing equipment from police. Officers discovered 18 plastic bags filled with materials used to steal and process crude oil illegally.
