…Akwa Ibom State, has convicted and sentenced nine people arrested in connection with crude oil theft to 10 years in prison.Justice Joy Ikpeme delivered the judgment on Monday, September 14, finding the nine defendants guilty on two counts of conspiracy and tampering with an oil pipeline, contrary to Section 1(7) of the…
…contributions to the protection of Nigeria's critical national assets, the fight against crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism, and the promotion of peace, security and sustainable development across the Niger Delta. In announcing the honour, AFRIMMA highlighted Tompolo's commitment to safeguarding strategic national…
…in the Niger Delta. According to him, it will boost the ongoing campaign against crude oil theft, illegal refining, pipeline vandalism, and the other criminal enterprises that continue to bleed the national economy. He noted that the ceremony also reflects the excellent working relationship between the state and the Ai…
The Nigerian Navy has vowed to sustain stronger operations against piracy, sea robbery, crude oil theft, illegal oil bunkering, smuggling and other forms of maritime criminality in Cross River State. The Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chiedozie Okehie, made this known on Thursday during th…
…its operational capacity to combat piracy, sea robbery, illegal oil bunkering and crude oil theft. The exercise, organised by the Eastern Naval Command, is designed to enhance the combat readiness and proficiency of naval personnel in weapon handling and operations within creeks, waterways and the littoral environment.…
…that RMAFC was engaging the Ministry of Defence on the persistent challenges of crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and production losses, which he described as major threats to government revenue. The commission is also looking beyond the petroleum sector for additional sources of revenue. Shehu said RMAFC was explori…
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy, in furtherance of its offensive against crude oil theft, has successfully deactivated 2 illegal refining sites while maintaining pressure by dismantling a reactivated illegal refining network in the Niger Delta. Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, Director of Information, made this k…
…are battling insurgency, as well as other areas affected by banditry, kidnapping and crude oil theft. Musa assured the President that the military would reciprocate the gesture through greater dedication, discipline and improved operational performance. He urged officers and soldiers to view the enhanced remuneration a…
…illegal refining network in the locality. "The operation dealt another major setback to crude oil theft syndicates and further reinforced the service's resolve to safeguard Nigeria's critical oil and gas infrastructure. "Following actionable intelligence, personnel targeted criminal infrastructure concealed within the…
…and illegally refined petroleum products, and arrested more than 91 suspects involved in crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, militancy and related offences during the second quarter of 2026. The Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday. He said…
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has thwarted an attempted act of crude oil theft targeting critical oil infrastructure in Bonny, Rivers State, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s strategic oil and gas assets under Operation Delta Sentinel. Director of Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho,…
…The fight against illicit alcohol should be viewed alongside efforts to combat crude oil theft, counterfeit pharmaceuticals, illegal mining, and fuel smuggling. These are not isolated crimes; they are different manifestations of the same institutional weakness-organised criminal networks exploiting gaps in state capaci…
…and its cargo were subsequently secured and handled in accordance with established anti-crude oil theft procedures, thereby preventing the products from entering the supply chain." Folorunsho reiterated the Navy's commitment to sustaining intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks involved in cr…