The Nigerian Navy has successfully dismantled an illegal refining site in the Promise Land Community along Nanabie Creek, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was carried out by the Forward Operating Base (FOB) BONNY on September 30, following credible intelligence. The site was discovered to have one large cooking pot and three large storage tanks intended for illegal refining activities.
The operation, which was led by the Commanding Officer, FOB BONNY, Capt. Stanley Umesh, resulted in the destruction of the illegal refining site and associated equipment in accordance with established regulations. This intervention represents a further disruption of illegal refining capacity within the Bonny area. The navy has continued to strengthen surveillance and monitoring across the area to prevent the establishment or reactivation of illegal refining sites.
The destruction of the illegal refining site is part of the navy's efforts to deny criminal operators the infrastructure required to process stolen crude oil. The site was discovered following recent operations by FOB BONNY under Operation DELTA SENTINEL that uncovered substantial volumes of suspected stolen crude oil and associated illegal refining infrastructure within its Area of Operations.
The Nigerian Navy has been intensifying its efforts to combat crude oil theft and related activities in the region. The destruction of the illegal refining site and associated equipment is a significant blow to criminal operators who have been using these sites to steal and process crude oil. The navy has continued to work tirelessly to prevent the establishment or reactivation of illegal refining sites.
The operation is a testament to the navy's commitment to securing the nation's maritime domain and preventing illegal activities. The navy has been working closely with other security agencies to ensure that the nation's oil and gas resources are protected from theft and vandalism. The destruction of the illegal refining site is a significant achievement in this regard.
The Nigerian Navy has also been involved in other operations aimed at combating crude oil theft and related activities. Recently, the navy rescued two kidnap victims and recovered stolen engine boats in Akwa Ibom State. The navy has also recovered 80,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Delta State. These operations demonstrate the navy's commitment to securing the nation's maritime domain.
The destruction of the illegal refining site in Rivers State is a significant achievement for the Nigerian Navy. The navy has continued to strengthen its surveillance and monitoring capabilities to prevent the establishment or reactivation of illegal refining sites. The operation is a testament to the navy's commitment to protecting the nation's oil and gas resources from theft and vandalism.
Key points
- The Nigerian Navy has dismantled an illegal refining site and destroyed associated equipment in the Promise Land Community along Nanabie Creek, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State.
- The operation was carried out by the Forward Operating Base (FOB) BONNY on September 30, following credible intelligence.
- The destruction of the illegal refining site is part of the navy's efforts to deny criminal operators the infrastructure required to process stolen crude oil.
