The Nigerian Navy’s Operation DELTA SANITY has discovered and deactivated a hideout which harbours crude-oil thieves in Oboloba community, Bayelsa State.
It also detected and destroyed an illegal refining site laden with a large amount of illegally refined kerosene in Foropa.
This was contained in a statement on its verified Facebook page.
According to the statement, “Operation DELTA SANITY: On Tuesday 5 November 2024, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH discovered and deactivated a hideout which harbours Crude-Oil thieves in Oboloba Community, Bayelsa State.
“In another development on the same day, NNS SOROH patrol team detected and destroyed an illegal refining site laden with a large amount of illegally refined Kerosene in Foropa general area, Bayelsa State.
“Additionally, on Friday 8 November 2024, NNS SOROH in conjunction with Forward Operating Base FORMOSO apprehended 2 suspects in possession of 2 wooden boats laden with sacks containing illegally refined AGO in Igbomotoru, Bayelsa State.
“Lastly, another wooden boat which was laden with a large amount of stolen Crude Oil was discovered and impounded in Tubu-Bolo River, Bayelsa State.”
