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

Navy destroys illegal refineries, recovers stolen crude in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Navy has destroyed illegal refineries and recovered 99,000 litres of stolen crude oil in the Niger Delta, intensifying anti-theft operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-destroys-illegal-refineries-recovers-stolen-crude-in-niger-delta/

‘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).

Nigerian Navy Says Crude Oil Theft Run By ‘Very Coordinated, Sophisticated’ Syndicates, ‘Not Petty Thieves’

The Nigerian Navy has described those behind crude oil theft in the country as “very coordinated” and “very sophisticated” syndicates, saying the scale of stolen crude shows that the crime involves organised networks with significant resources and maritime capabilities.

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 drops big revelation about Nigeria's oil thieves

He explained that large-scale theft involving metric tonnes of crude requires considerable maritime capacity and financial investment.