Oil Theft: Nigerian Air Force Destroys 13 Illegal Refineries, Boats

By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe destroyed 13 illegal refining sites and seven Cotonou boats in its continued fight against oil theft in Africa’s largest oil producer. It was also disclosed that the operation dispersed 5 x J-5 buses attempting to siphon suspected crude oil products from surface tanks.m over a week (June 18-22). A statement by Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force said, “Some of the illegal sites were discovered near Imo River on 18 June 2024 with 7 overhead