Navy Destroys 71 Illegal Refining Sites In July

The Nigerian Navy said troops deployed for Operation Delta Sanity destroyed 71 Illegal refinery sites with 120 dugout pits in July 2025.
A statement by the Naval spokesman, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, said troops recovered about 411,400 litres of crude oil, 87,825 litres of illegally-refined AGO, 72,000 litres of DPK and 21,900 litres of PMS.

He said the successes underscored the resilience of the Nigerian Navy under the leadership of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla to completely eradicate crude oil theft and contribute to improving Nigeria’s oil production.

“Notably, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) confirmed recently that Nigeria’s oil production had exceeded 1.8mpd,” he said.

He reassured of the Navy’s steadfastness in its mission to ensure maritime safety, deter illicit activities, and uphold national security within the nation’s maritime domain.