The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) has recorded at least, 214 incidents of oil theft in the past week.
The NNPCL said it uncovered 72 illegal refineries across the oil-rich Niger Delta from January 13 to 19, 2024.
In a video documentary released on Tuesday, the NNPCL disclosed that “between the 13th and 19th of January 2024, 214 incidences (of oil theft) were recorded from various incidence sources” in the Niger Delta.
According to the petroleum company “72 illegal refineries were discovered across several locations” in Rivers, Bayelsa and Abia States; especially in Ogubolo, Rivers, “where an illegal refinery is being destroyed”.
42 illegal oil connections were said to have been uncovered in Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States.
Also, 26 cases of vandalism were reported in the past week in Rivers and Imo, some of which are being repaired
“Two cases of oil spill caused by vandals were reported in Bayelsa.
“Eight illegal storage sites were discovered across several locations in the Niger Delta. Large oil pits were discovered in Isiokpo and Okrika, Rivers State,” it was reported.
