…across Imo and Rivers States. On 20 August 2026, in sustained maritime operations under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, the Nigerian Navy disrupted suspected crude oil storage infrastructure containing approximately 93,000 litres of stolen crude oil around Allison Community in Bonny LGA of Rivers State. On 21 August 2026, tr…

…following disruption of additional illegal refinery infrastructure in Rivers State under Operation Delta Sentinel Folorunsho said, “The latest operation, conducted within the Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni axis of Rivers State, led to the discovery and deactivation of 2 illegal refining sites linked to ongoing crude oil theft activ…

…during an operation carried out by personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) BONNY under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. He said that during the operation, personnel uncovered nine illegal refining sites comprising 23 dugout pits, with 18 of the pits containing an estimated 104,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen c…

…sabotage across the Niger Delta. According to him, the operations were carried out under Operation Delta Sentinel, which intensified its activities between April and June 2026 to consolidate gains recorded in the first quarter of the year. “The renewed operational tempo comes against the backdrop of the recent announce…

…reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s strategic oil and gas assets under Operation Delta Sentinel. Director of Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, made this known on Thursday saying, “Personnel of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny, during security patrols near the Renaissance African Energy Co…

…illegal refining and the transportation of stolen petroleum products. Get up to speed Operation DELTA SENTINEL has emerged as one of the Navy's key tools in tackling oil theft and illegal refining activities across the Niger Delta. Between January and March 2026, the operation led to the dismantling of 22 illegal refin…