Nigerian Navy deactivates 4 illegal refining sites in Delta

The Forward Operating Base, FOB, Escravos, of the Nigerian Navy has deactivated four illegal refining sites in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State.

The Commanding Officer of the FOB, Escravos, Navy Captain Ikenna Okoloagu, disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Warri.

Okoloagu said the illegal refining sites were deactivated on Wednesday at Obodo in Omadino Community.

According to him, the sites contained about 2,500 litres of stolen crude oil and 2,200 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil, AGO.

The Commanding Officer added that the products were stored in five ovens, 11 dug-out pits, and 25 polythene sacks.

He said the successful operation was in line with the ongoing Operation DELTA SANITY II and was based on credible information.

“The Nigerian Navy’s fight against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and other acts of economic sabotage yielded results again on Wednesday.

“The FOB, Escravos, discovered and deactivated four illegal refining sites at Obodo in Omadino Community, Warri South-West.

“The sites contained about 2,500 litres of stolen crude oil and 2,200 litres of illegally refined AGO, stored in five ovens, 11 dug-out pits, and 25 polythene sacks,” he said.

Okoloagu warned potential economic saboteurs in the oil sector to desist from illegal activities, declaring that anyone caught would face the full wrath of the law.

He also stressed that the Base would continue to deny perpetrators the freedom to execute their nefarious activities within its areas of responsibility.