‘Not Petty Thieves’: Navy Says ‘Sophisticated’ Syndicates Are Behind Crude Oil Theft

‘Not Petty Thieves’: Navy Says ‘Sophisticated’ Syndicates Are Behind Crude Oil Theft

The comment came after the Nigerian Navy discovered three suspected illegal refining sites, six reservoirs and approximately 99,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil and illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).

Navy Says Sophisticated Syndicates Behind Crude Oil Theft

By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigerian Navy has described crude oil thieves operating in the country as sophisticated and coordinated syndicates, saying the scale of their activities shows they are not petty criminals. The Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed while appearing on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief earlier on Thursday. Mr Folorunsho […]

Navy Says Sophisticated Syndicates Behind Crude Oil Theft - TV360 Nigeria

The Nigerian Navy says highly organised and sophisticated criminal syndicates are behind the persistent theft of crude oil and illegal refining activities across the country’s waterways. The Navy’s Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, made this known on Thursday, stressing that the scale of crude oil theft requires significant resources, coordination and maritime …

Navy Destroys 3 Illegal Refining Sites, Recovers Stolen Products In Rivers,Delta

Nigerian Navy has destroyed three illegal refining sites, having six reservoirs and recovered approximately 99,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil and illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Rivers and Delta States. A statement by the Naval spokesperson, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said the discoveries were made in separate operations conducted […]