The Nigerian Navy said it has recovered N25 billion worth of stolen products through the ongoing operation dakatar da barawo (stop the thief) in nearly four months.
Launched on April 1, 2022, the operation, which is in synergy with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), was instituted to curb crude oil theft.
Navy spokesman Commodore Ayo-Vaughan said the entire naval assets and personnel in the Niger Delta have continually and vigorously fought the oil theft menace as directed by the Chief of Naval Staff.
“The navy has also reported regularly and given updates on its efforts in the media with over 10 press releases stating the tireless efforts of the Navy to deny oil thieves well over N25 billion worth of stolen crude oil and product,” he said.
He said naval operatives also destroyed 127 illegal refinery ovens, 102 illegal refinery large pits, 148 illegal refinery storage tanks while they recovered 41 outboard engines, 35 pumping machines.
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