In a bid to enhance Nigeria’s daily crude oil output and combat economic sabotage, the Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Escravos, has deactivated eight illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta creeks.
PUNCH reports that the commanding officer of the FOB Escravos, Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu, made the disclosure on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Warri, Delta State.
He stated that the exploits followed a series of successful operations targeting crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and other illicit activities in the region.
According to him, three operations led to the deactivation of eight illegal refining sites, with the seizure of approximately 16,040 liters of stolen crude oil and 1,650 liters of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).
Okoloagu further stated that the materials were found in two ovens, 43 dugout pits, and 18 polythene sacks.
The commanding officer observed that the operations underscore FOB ESCRAVOS’ unwavering commitment to the strategic directives of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, aimed at eliminating all forms of maritime illegality in Nigeria’s territorial waters.
He gave an assurance that FOB Escravos remains committed to its mandate of disrupting the operations of economic saboteurs and ensuring that Nigeria harnesses the full benefits of its natural resources.
