By Miriam Humbe
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a large dugout reservoir containing approximately 10,000 litres of substance suspected to be crude oil in the Oteghele general area of Delta State.
Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the
Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday.
The discovery was made on 2 September 2026 by personnel of NNS DELTA during an anti-crude oil theft operation conducted within its Area of Operations, following credible intelligence on suspected illicit petroleum activities in the area.
The reservoir and its contents were subsequently handled in accordance with established procedures, preventing the suspected stolen crude oil from being further utilised for illicit activities.
The latest operation adds to ongoing efforts to deny criminal operators access to crude oil and the infrastructure used to facilitate its illegal exploitation.
