Nigerian troops uncover 7,800 litres of stolen crude oil in Rivers State

Troops of the 343 Artillery Regiment, which is attached to the Oando Oil Company in Omoku, uncovered a large cache of illegally refined crude oil in the riverine area of Ebocha Egi LII, located within Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.

According to a security expert, Zagazola Makama, the discovery was made on May 13 during a routine patrol and surveillance operation in the area.

The report posted on X stated that the troops recovered about 7,800 litres of suspected illegally refined crude oil, stored in 130 sacks and concealed along the riverine corridor.

Sources say the recovered products were handled in line with existing directives under Operation Delta Safe.

Military authorities noted that follow‑up operations are ongoing to track down the individuals and networks involved in crude‑oil theft and illegal refining activities in the region.