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Navy FOB shuts down three illegal refineries in Delta

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The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB), Escravos, has deactivated three illegal refining sites in Oteghele community, located in Obodo-Omadino, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.

According to the Navy, the sites contained over 2,700 litres of stolen crude oil and 2,200 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).

These were concealed in two ovens, 10 dug-out pits, drums, and 26 polythene sacks.

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The successful operation aligns with Operation Delta Sanity 2, which is based on credible intelligence.

It also supports the strategic directives of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, aimed at eliminating all forms of illegal activities within Nigeria’s maritime environment.

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