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Illegal oil refining operations in Nigeria

Overview

Authorities in Nigeria have conducted operations targeting unauthorized petroleum refining activities in different states.

In Kano State, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) raided an illegal diesel refining site in Panisau, Ungogo Local Government Area. The operation resulted in the arrest of five suspects who are allegedly involved in operating an unregistered petroleum and gas business. State Commandant Mohammed Hassan Agalama stated the raid was part of efforts to combat economic sabotage.

In Ogun State, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) uncovered an illegal oil refinery in the Ogere area. The facility, which was allegedly operated by Chinese nationals, was discovered on October 31, 2026, following intelligence regarding illegal sludge oil refining. While the site was deserted upon arrival, investigators found waste products and underground tanks containing substances suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel.

Preliminary findings suggest operators sourced black sludge from Warri in Delta State and Port Harcourt in Rivers State to produce diesel for the Nigerian market. The process reportedly involved subjecting the sludge to intense heat and passing it through chambers and filters. Security personnel at the site stated that the Chinese operators had not disclosed their identities or the name of the company. The EFCC has taken control of the premises as investigations continue to establish ownership and the full extent of the illegal activities.

Entities

Kano State · Ogun State · Port Harcourt · Ungogo Local Government Area · Warri

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The EFCC uncovered an illegal oil refinery in the Ogere area of Ogun State. thepodiummedia.com · newscentraltv.com · www.nigerianeye.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The refinery is allegedly operated by Chinese nationals. thepodiummedia.com · newscentraltv.com · www.nigerianeye.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The facility was discovered on October 31, 2026. thepodiummedia.com · newscentraltv.com · www.nigerianeye.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The refinery was deserted when EFCC operatives arrived. thepodiummedia.com · newscentraltv.com · www.nigerianeye.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Two underground tanks contained substances suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil (diesel). thepodiummedia.com · newscentraltv.com · www.nigerianeye.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Sludge oil was allegedly transported from Warri, Delta State and Port Harcourt, Rivers State to the facility. thepodiummedia.com · newscentraltv.com · www.nigerianeye.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Workers at the facility claimed the Chinese operators never disclosed their identities or the company name. newscentraltv.com · www.nigerianeye.com

Timeline

2 days ago

[CRIME] 16 sources
EFCC uncovers illegal oil refinery in Ogun State
The EFCC has uncovered an illegal oil refinery, allegedly operated by Chinese nationals, in Ogun State, Nigeria, where sludge oil was reportedly processed into diesel.
6 days ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Kano security forces uncover illegal diesel refinery
The NSCDC has busted an illegal diesel refining site in Kano State, Nigeria, arresting five suspects for allegedly operating an unregistered petroleum business.

Sources

authorityngr.com · blueprint.ng · businessday.ng · cedmagazineng.com · chronicle.ng · dailytrust.com · dailytrust.com.ng · ghanamma.com · gistmania.com · nannews.ng · nationaldailyng.com · newscentral.africa · nigerianeye.com · punchng.com · realnewsmagazine.net · riotimesonline.com · silverbirdtv.com · solacebase.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · thepodiummedia.com · thewhistler.ng

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