US EditionNavy impounds vessels carrying illicit arms, crude oil in Niger Delta
- The Nigerian Navy seized vessels carrying illegal arms and stolen crude oil during Operation Delta Sanity II in March 2025, according to Mr. Adams-Aliu.
- On March 7, troops destroyed an illegal refinery in Delta with 5,500 litres of stolen crude oil and 2,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil, as stated by Mr. Adams-Aliu.
- On March 9, the MFT Olokun VIII, carrying illegal arms, was arrested by the Navy, which contained one G3 rifle and other ammunition, according to the naval spokesman.
- Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla emphasized the Navy's commitment to enhancing Nigeria's crude oil production and operational intensity, as directed by President Bola Tinubu.
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Navy impounds vessels carrying illicit arms, crude oil in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Navy says it apprehended some vessels carrying illicit arms and stolen crude oil and destroyed several illegal refining sites through its Operation Delta Sanity II in March. The Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Adams-Aliu said the troops had uncovered and destroyed an illegal refinery site laden with about 5,500 litres of stolen crude oil and 2,000 litr…
Nigerian Navy confiscates vessels carrying stolen crude oil, arms
“Two suspects linked to the illegal firearms were also arrested and will face prosecution,” he said. The post Nigerian Navy confiscates vessels carrying stolen crude oil, arms appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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