1 week ago PICTORIAL: NSCDC nabs suspect, destroys boat loaded with stolen crude oil

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a man for illegal oil bunkering. His arrest came after a big boat filled with stolen crude oil was intercepted. The Corps disclosed this in a post on the Corps’ X handle on Wednesday. NSCDC said its officials seized and destroyed the boat along with a Read More

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2 w. ago Navy confiscates vessels carrying illicit arms, crude oil in Niger Delta

By Philip Nwosu In a sweeping crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining activities, the Nigerian Navy says it seized large quantities of stolen crude oil, intercepted arms shipments, and destroyed several illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta during its operations in March. The Navy’s latest offensive, conducted under Operation Delta Sanity II, […] The post Navy confiscates vessels carrying illicit arms, crude oil in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Navy seizes vessels with illegal arms, crude oil in Niger Delta

By Philip Nwosu The Nigerian Navy has cracked down on crude oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta, seizing stolen crude, intercepting arms, and dismantling refinery sites in March under Operation Delta Sanity II. The month-long effort also nabbed vessels with illegal weapons and thousands of litres of illicit petroleum products. Navy spokesman […] The post Navy seizes vessels with illegal arms, crude oil in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Navy Intercepts 400,000 Gallons Of Stolen Crude Oil In Niger Delta

The Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II recovered nearly 400,000 gallons of stolen crude oil across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Furthermore, over 30 illegal refinery sites were shut down, and numerous suspects involved in arms smuggling and oil bunkering were apprehended by the operatives. Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Navy, […] The post Navy Intercepts 400,000 Gallons Of Stolen Crude Oil In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Navy seizes 400,000 litres of stolen crude in Delta operation

Over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil were recovered by the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Also, more than 30 illegal refinery sites were dismantled and several suspects linked to arms smuggling and oil bunkering were equally arrested by the operatives. According to a statement on Friday Read More

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2 w. ago Army Arrests 39 Oil Thieves, Dismantles 18 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has apprehended 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta region. The Army seized 60,000 litres of stolen products during a six-day special operation against oil theft and related crimes in the region. The operation, conducted across three states, was carried out in […] The post Army Arrests 39 Oil Thieves, Dismantles 18 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NSCDC impounds truck loaded with 70,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Port Harcourt

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted a long container truck loaded with approximately 70,000 litres of read more NSCDC impounds truck loaded with 70,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Port Harcourt

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3 w. ago Troops foil oil theft worth over ₦536 million, recover 392,174 litres of stolen crude oil in major crackdown.

The Nigerian military has thwarted oil theft worth over ₦536,735,709.00 and neutralised scores of terrorists, recovering 392,174 litres of stolen read more Troops foil oil theft worth over ₦536 million, recover 392,174 litres of stolen crude oil in major crackdown.

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3 w. ago Navy cracks down on illegal refineries in Delta, seizes stolen crude

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism with the discovery and deactivation of three illegal refining sites in Oteghele, a community in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. Personnel from the Forward Operating Base Escravos carried out the operation on March 24 as part of Read More

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