October 20, 2026

nigerian navy

Navy uncovers 23 illegal refining pits, seizes 114,500 litres of fuel in Rivers, arrests 10 in Delta Navy uncovers 23 illegal refining pits, seizes 114,500 litres of fuel in Rivers, arrests 10 in Delta

Navy uncovers 23 illegal refining pits, seizes 114,500 litres of fuel in Rivers, arrests 10 in Delta

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja October 18, 2026
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered a suspected illegal refining site containing 114,500 litres of petroleum products in Rivers State, while a separate operation in Delta State led to the arrest of 10 suspects. The Navy spokesman, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, said both operations were carried out on Thursday, October 15,...
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Navy recovers 2.25 million litres of petroleum products, dismantles 88 illegal refining sites Navy uncovers 98,000 litres of stolen crude oil, illegally refined diesel in Rivers

Navy recovers 2.25 million litres of petroleum products, dismantles 88 illegal refining sites

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja October 14, 2026
Nigerian Navy has recovered more than 2.25 million litres of petroleum products and rescued 24 kidnapped persons during operations against oil theft and illegal refining activities between July and September 2026. The operations also led to the arrest of over 70 suspects, seizure of four vessels and five boats,...
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Navy uncovers 98,000 litres of stolen crude oil, illegally refined diesel in Rivers Navy uncovers 98,000 litres of stolen crude oil, illegally refined diesel in Rivers

Navy uncovers 98,000 litres of stolen crude oil, illegally refined diesel in Rivers

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja October 12, 2026
Nigerian Navy personnel have uncovered about 98,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and illegally refined diesel at three sites in Rivers State. The Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Abuja. The Naval Director said the...
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Military crash: PBAT Door-to-Door Movement mourns, suspends campaign activities NAF plane crash kills 32 in Ondo

Military crash: PBAT Door-to-Door Movement mourns, suspends campaign activities

Tom Chiahemen October 6, 2026
The National Leadership and entire members of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement has expressed profound shock and deep sorrow over the news of the tragic crash involving a Nigerian military aircraft which claimed the lives of gallant officers of the Nigerian Navy and other personnel on board on Monday in...
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Nigerian Navy disrupts 2 illegal refining sites, recovers 58,000 litres in Rivers Nigerian Navy disrupts 2 illegal refining sites, recovers 58,000 litres in Rivers

Nigerian Navy disrupts 2 illegal refining sites, recovers 58,000 litres in Rivers

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja October 6, 2026
Nigerian Navy has disrupted two illegal refining sites and recovered about 58,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil and illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in Rivers State. The operation was conducted on October 3, 2026, at Otapha, Okarki Community in Ahoada West Local Government Area,...
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Nigerian Navy dismantles illegal refining capacity, destroys site with 3 storage tanks in Rivers Nigerian Navy dismantles illegal refining capacity, destroys site with 3 storage tanks in Rivers

Nigerian Navy dismantles illegal refining capacity, destroys site with 3 storage tanks in Rivers

By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt October 2, 2026
The Nigerian Navy, through FOB BONNY, has dismantled an illegal refining site discovered in Promise Land Community along Nanabie Creek, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, further denying criminal operators the infrastructure required to process stolen crude oil. Director Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in...
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Nigerian Navy uncovers 182,000 Litres of stolen crude in Rivers, exposes oil thieves’ hidden storage network Nigerian Navy uncovers 182,000 Litres of stolen crude in Rivers, exposes oil thieves’ hidden storage network

Nigerian Navy uncovers 182,000 Litres of stolen crude in Rivers, exposes oil thieves’ hidden storage network

By VICT September 23, 2026
Nigerian Navy has uncovered a major illegal crude oil storage facility in Rivers State, recovering about 182,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil hidden inside eight dugout pits in Bethel Creeks, Ogu VI. The operation was carried out on September 22 by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB)...
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NAF fosters inter-service logistics collaboration at Nigerian Navy 2026 logistics seminar NAF fosters inter-service logistics collaboration at Nigerian Navy 2026 logistics seminar

NAF fosters inter-service logistics collaboration at Nigerian Navy 2026 logistics seminar

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja September 20, 2026
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reinforced its commitment to enhanced inter-Service cooperation and joint operational effectiveness through its participation in the Nigerian Navy 2026 Logistics Seminar, held from 16–17 September 2026 at the Nigerian Navy Logistics College, Dawakin Tofa, Kano State. Themed: _“Repositioning the Nigerian Navy Logistics System for...
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Navy uncovers 119,850 litres stolen crude oil, cannabis in Rivers Navy uncovers 119,850 litres stolen crude oil, cannabis in Rivers

Navy uncovers 119,850 litres stolen crude oil, cannabis in Rivers

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja September 19, 2026
Nigerian Navy personnel have uncovered 119,850 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and 25 parcels of suspected Cannabis sativa at an illegal refining site in Rivers State. Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Saturday. Captain Folorunsho said the...
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Court convicts 9 crude oil thieves arrested by Nigerian Navy in Akwa Ibom Court convicts 9 crude oil thieves arrested by Nigerian Navy in Akwa Ibom

Court convicts 9 crude oil thieves arrested by Nigerian Navy in Akwa Ibom

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja September 17, 2026
The Federal High Court, Uyo, has convicted nine crude oil thieves arrested by the Nigerian Navy. The suspects were arrested on 7 February 2026. They were arrested during an intelligence-led operation. They were allegedly stealing crude oil from an oil wellhead identified as ASABO-D in Ibeno Local Government Area,...
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Naval Chief delivers classroom, solar boreholes to Modakeke community Naval Chief delivers classroom, solar boreholes to Modakeke community

Naval Chief delivers classroom, solar boreholes to Modakeke community

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja September 12, 2026
Nigerian Navy has delivered a renovated six-classroom block and a 10,000-litre solar-powered borehole to residents of Modakeke, Ife East Local Government Area of Osun State. The projects were commissioned and handed over on Friday at St Stephen’s “A” Primary School and Isale Ope community respectively. The intervention was carried...
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Nigerian Navy destroys illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 350 litres of stolen diesel Nigerian Navy destroys illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 350 litres of stolen diesel

Nigerian Navy destroys illegal refinery in Rivers, recovers 350 litres of stolen diesel

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja September 9, 2026
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta, dismantling an illegal refinery site in Rivers State and recovering about 350 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel. The operation was carried out by...
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Navy foils return of illegal refiners in Rivers, recovers 33,000 litres of suspected AGO Navy foils return of illegal refiners in Rivers, recovers 33,000 litres of suspected AGO

Navy foils return of illegal refiners in Rivers, recovers 33,000 litres of suspected AGO

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja September 8, 2026
Nigerian Navy personnel have uncovered another attempt by suspected illegal refiners to revive their operations in Egbema-Ndoni, Rivers State, recovering about 33,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil, AGO. The latest raid, carried out on Sunday, September 6, 2026, is significant because it came...
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Nigerian Navy delivers 60,000-litre solar water project to Gombe community Nigerian Navy delivers 60,000-litre solar water project to Gombe community

Nigerian Navy delivers 60,000-litre solar water project to Gombe community

Offor Callistus September 5, 2026
Residents of Pindiga in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State have received a major boost in access to clean water following the commissioning of a 60,000-litre solar-powered water project executed by the Nigerian Navy. The intervention, located hundreds of kilometres away from Nigeria’s coastline, was delivered under the...
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Nigerian Navy busts fake coast guard recruitment scheme in Akwa Ibom, arrests 12 Nigerian Navy busts fake coast guard recruitment scheme in Akwa Ibom

Nigerian Navy busts fake coast guard recruitment scheme in Akwa Ibom, arrests 12

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja September 3, 2026
Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with other security agencies, has uncovered an alleged fake recruitment and training scheme operating under the name of a “Nigeria Coast Guard Academy” in Akwa Ibom State, arresting 12 people. The operation was conducted on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the Merchant Seaman Academy in...
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Nigerian Navy delivers 3 solar boreholes, 52,000-litre water tank to Kano community Nigerian Navy delivers 3 solar boreholes, 52,000-litre water tank to Kano community

Nigerian Navy delivers 3 solar boreholes, 52,000-litre water tank to Kano community

Offor Callistus September 1, 2026
Nigerian Navy has taken a basic but significant need to the heart of Gaya Local Government Area of Kano State, commissioning three solar-powered boreholes as part of a new water supply project for the community. The intervention comes with more than the boreholes themselves. The Navy also provided an...
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Nigerian Navy trains 80 personnel in forensic investigation Nigerian Navy trains 80 personnel in forensic investigation

Nigerian Navy trains 80 personnel in forensic investigation

Offor Callistus August 31, 2026
Nigerian Navy has added forensic investigation and security management to the professional skills of its personnel, with 80 officers and ratings graduating from a specialised training programme in Makurdi, Benue State. The two-week programme, held at the Nigerian Navy Provost and Regulating School, was organised by Naval Headquarters in...
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Nigerian Navy recovers 103,000 litres of illegal diesel, destroys 3 illegal refineries in Rivers Nigerian Navy recovers 103,000 litres of illegal diesel, destroys 3 illegal refineries in Rivers

Nigerian Navy recovers 103,000 litres of illegal diesel, destroys 3 illegal refineries in Rivers

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja August 24, 2026
Nigerian Navy has intensified its campaign against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, recovering 103,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) from three illegal refining sites uncovered in Rivers State. Director of Naval Information, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen...
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Navy rescues 22 passengers abducted by sea robbers in Akwa Ibom Navy rescues 22 passengers abducted by sea robbers in Akwa Ibom Nigerian Navy has rescued 22 passengers abducted by suspected sea robbers after their boat was hijacked along the Calabar–Oron–Ibaka waterway in Akwa Ibom State. Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja Captain Folorunsho said the incident happened on August 11 when the wooden passenger boat, travelling from Henshaw Town Beach in Calabar to Utan Uyata in Ibaka, was intercepted by armed men shortly after passing Enwang Community. He explained that the attackers took control of the boat and abducted the passengers, triggering a coordinated search by personnel of the Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, Operation Delta Safe Sector 4 and the Marine Police. According to him, the operation paid off with the recovery of the hijacked boat and the rescue of 11 passengers who were abandoned by the attackers at Asak-Ikang Creek. Another 11 passengers who escaped during the attack were later located at the Operation Delta Safe Sector 4 command post, bringing the total number of rescued and accounted-for victims to 22. The rescued passengers were taken to the FOB Ibaka Sickbay for medical checks and first aid before arrangements were made to return them safely to Calabar alongside the recovered boat. The Naval spokesman added that no ransom was paid for their release. The successful operation comes against the backdrop of persistent concerns over criminal activities on Nigeria’s waterways, where passenger boats remain a critical means of movement for coastal communities. The swift response also highlights the importance of intelligence sharing and cooperation between security agencies in preventing maritime criminals from turning the waterways into safe havens. He quoted the Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie, as reaffirming the Navy’s commitment to sustained maritime security operations and stronger collaboration with sister agencies to deny criminals freedom of action on the nation’s waterways. He said the Navy would continue to protect lives, legitimate maritime activities and the wider maritime environment while tackling sea robbery, kidnapping and other forms of maritime criminality.

Navy rescues 22 passengers abducted by sea robbers in Akwa Ibom

By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja August 16, 2026
Nigerian Navy has rescued 22 passengers abducted by suspected sea robbers after their boat was hijacked along the Calabar–Oron–Ibaka waterway in Akwa Ibom State. Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja Captain Folorunsho said the incident...
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