The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos has dealt a significant blow to oil thieves and economic saboteurs in Delta State.
The base recently deactivated three illegal refining sites, disrupting the illicit activities of oil thieves. This operation is part of the Navy’s sustained efforts to curb crude oil theft and economic sabotage in the region.
The FOB Escravos personnel have been actively raiding communities and shutting down illegal refining sites, with recent successes in Obodo and Oteghele community in Warri South West Local Government Area
Speaking to newsmen on Thursday in Warri, Delta. Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu, had this to say: “In the quest to sustain the fight against crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and other acts of economic sabotage, personnel of the FOB Escravos have deactivated three illegal refining sites.
“The illegal sites were deactivated on Monday at Oteghele in Obodo Omadino Community following credible information. The operation is in line with the efforts to boost Nigeria’s daily crude oil production,” he said.
This successful operation was in support of the ongoing Operation DELTA SANITY II, which, is based on “credible intelligence”.
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