Nigerian Navy Uncovers 85,000 Litres of Suspected Stolen Crude Oil in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered approximately 85,000 litres of substance suspected to be stolen crude oil during a follow-up operation at Allison area of Rivers State, disrupting attempts to revive illegal oil bunkering activities in the area.
The operation was conducted by personnel of FOB BONNY on September 29, 2026, following actionable intelligence on the establishment of a new illegal bunkering site.
According to the Nigerian Navy, the operation led to the discovery of 16 concealed dugout pits, four of which contained approximately 40,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil, while another three held about 45,000 litres suspected to be awaiting processing.
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The troops also discovered hoses believed to have been used for the movement of crude oil within the illegal operation.
The latest intervention comes barely a week after the Navy deactivated a major illegal refining camp in the same area on September 22.
The Navy said the successive operations demonstrated the persistence of efforts by criminal operators to regenerate illicit oil-processing infrastructure despite previous interventions.
It noted that sustained naval pressure and intelligence-led operations were critical to denying criminal elements the infrastructure required to store, process and transport stolen crude oil.
The recovered suspected stolen crude oil and associated items were handled in accordance with established procedures.
The latest operation further highlights the Nigerian Navy’s continuing efforts to disrupt crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta through sustained surveillance, actionable intelligence and targeted operations.
