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Navy Destroys 265 Illegal Refineries In Warri
The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Delta, Warri Naval Command said it destroyed 265 illegal refineries and burnt 100, 000 tonnes of locally refined diesels in the last three weeks.
The illegal refineries and the products were destroyed in two separate operations inside Warri creeks.
The NNS Delta Commander, Capt. Musa Gemu, who assumed duty in February, told newsmen on Thursday that his command would not condole illegalities in the creeks.
“We will deal decisively with oil thieves and pipeline vandals in my areas of responsibilities,” Gemu warned.
He recalled that on March 15 he led a team of Naval officers to Oteghele Phase one and two forests in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta.
In the operation that lasted over eight hours inside the forest a significant landmark was recorded.
Gemu said the Navy destroyed 260 underground refineries and over 100,000 tonnes of diesels.
He added that five suspects were arrested and two boats, two pumping machines and a generating set were recovered.
Similarly, on April 7, the Navy combed the Isaba forest in Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South-West and in the process destroyed five illegal refineries and 31 drums of locally refined diesel.
A welding machine and a generating plant were recovered, adding that there was a decline in the illegal activities and the operations were yielding results.