The Nigerian Navy has intercepted about 44,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products and arrested eight suspects in Rivers State.
The operation, carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by personnel of NNS PATHFINDER, took place in the Degema/Ogbogoro/Ogbologo axis following credible intelligence.
Naval operatives seized two wooden boats loaded with suspected Automotive Gas Oil, while some armed accomplices reportedly fled on sighting the patrol team.
According to the Navy, the suspects and recovered products are in custody and will be handed over for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The operation aligns with directives from the Chief of the Naval Staff to intensify the crackdown on crude oil theft and maritime crimes, with the Navy reaffirming its commitment to sustained, intelligence-driven patrols and protection of national assets.
