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Nigerian military shuts 21 illegal refining sites and recovers stolen crude

Nigeria's military deactivated 21 illegal refining sites and recovered 696,800 litres of stolen crude. The operation targets oil theft and illicit refining infrastructure.

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Why it matters

Illegal refining contributes to environmental harm, security risks and losses in a major oil-producing sector.

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  1. Military deactivates 21 illegal refining sites, recovers 696,800 litres of stolen crude ↗theeagleonline.com.ng · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC

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