The Commanding Officer of the FOB Escravos, Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu, disclosed this to journalists in Warri, saying that the achievements were made possible through credible intelligence. He added that naval personnel recovered approximately 11,200 litres of stolen crude oil from the illegal refining sites.

He said, “The significant operational successes in the fight against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and related illicit activities in the Niger Delta also align with the Strategic Directives of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (Admiralty Medal), which emphasise sustained pressure on economic saboteurs”.

Giving details of the exploits, Okoloagu disclosed that “following a series of coordinated operations, FOB Escravos deactivated six illegal refining sites and seized approximately 11,200 litres of stolen crude oil. The products were discovered in 28 dugout pits and six polythene sacks. Also, one pumping machine was recovered.

The Commanding Officer emphasised that “the operation was in support of the efforts by the Federal Government to boost Nigeria’s daily crude oil output and combat economic sabotage”.
He reassured that the “FOB Escravos remains unwavering in its commitment to dismantling illegal refining infrastructure and safeguarding Nigeria’s oil assets against economic sabotage”.

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According to reports, personnel of the Nigerian Navy attached to Forward Operating Base Escravos had destroyed a total of 10 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta creeks.

The Commanding Officer of the FOB Escravos, Navy Capt Ikenna Okoloagu, disclosed this in Warri, Delta State.

Source: Punch