NAVY ARRESTS 215 SUSPECTS, 26 VESSELS,DEACTIVATES 468 ILLEGAL REFINERIES IN 2024.

According to the Chief of Policy and Plans (Navy), Rear Adm. Ibrahim Dewu, the Navy also deactivated 468 illegal refinery sites and seized 6.5 million litres of stolen crude oil and 7 million litres of illegally refined diesel under Operation Delta Sanity.

Dewu said the Navy has also destroyed over 103 illegal refinery sites and arrested 34 suspects linked to crude oil theft since January. 

Additionally, 39 wooden boats and one ship involved in oil theft were seized, and approximately 773,000 litres of crude oil and 150,000 litres of refined products were recovered.

The Nigerian Navy, which is set to commemorate its 69th anniversary from May 23 to June 1, showcasing its achievements in maintaining maritime security and eradicating crude oil theft, has maintained Nigeria's zero-piracy status and is working to ensure the Gulf of Guinea is free of piracy and other maritime crimes.