The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, has intercepted about 8,500 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined petroleum products in Imo State and arrested three suspects. The operation was carried out on August 21, 2026, along the Ejemekuru–Obudi-Agwa axis by personnel of Naval Base Oguta and the Nigerian Army. During the…
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted an oil tanker allegedly transporting stolen crude oil valued at over ₦660 million and arrested 12 crew members in a major operation against crude oil theft in Akwa Ibom State. The vessel, MT FILIA (IMO No. 8662684), sailing under the flag of São Tomé and Príncipe, was intercepted on July 23 by personnel of…
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has handed over 756 kilograms of cannabis sativa seized during a series of intelligence-led operations to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Lagos. The illicit drugs, packed in 18 bags, were intercepted at Abule Osun, Ikare Island, and Alpha Beach between April and July 2026 through coordinated maritime surveillance operations. Commander of NNS BEECROFT, Commodore…
The Nigerian Navy has uncovered and dismantled an illegal crude oil storage facility in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, recovering approximately 20,500 litres of suspected stolen crude oil during a targeted operation. According to the Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, the operation was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny under Operation Delta Sentinel,…
The Nigerian Navy has intercepted approximately 22,870 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during an intelligence-led operation in Rivers State under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. The operation was carried out by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH in the Orashi Forest area of Okolomade Community, Abua/Odual Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Director…
President Bola Tinubu has described the Nigerian Navy as a critical pillar of Nigeria’s economic growth, commending its efforts in securing the nation’s maritime domain and protecting vital economic assets. Speaking at the 2026 International Fleet Review in Lagos, the President praised the Navy for combating piracy, crude oil theft, illegal fishing, and other maritime crimes, noting…
