Navy Dismantles Six Illegal Refining Sites In Delta

The Forward Operating Base (FOB), Escravos, of the Nigerian Navy says it has deactivated six illegal refining sites in Warri South Local Government of Delta State.
The Commanding Officer of the FOB, Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu, Escravos, who disclosed this in statement in Warri, said the illegal refining sites were dismantled at Obodo Omadino Community.
He said the feat was achieved in coordinated operations between September 3 and 24, following credible intelligence at Obodo Omadino Community.
The naval boss said the exercise was in line with the ongoing Operation DELTA SANITY II.
He added that the operations aligned with the strategic directives of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Ikechukwu Ogalla, to rid the maritime space of illegalities.
Okoloagu disclosed that cumulatively, an approximate 11,550 litres of stolen crude oil were seized in the operations.
He added that the product were stored in 52 dugout pits and seven polythene sacks.
The naval boss also said one pumping machine and about 22 yards of hose were recovered from the illegal sites.1