The Nigerian Navy says it uncovers hidden crude oil storage used in illegal oil theft operations in Delta State and recovers 17,000 litres of crude oil. Multiple reports describe the recovery as taking place after naval personnel discover a concealed storage facility that is camouflaged and reportedly stored crude underground or in a camouflaged reservoir. A Navy spokesperson, as quoted by one outlet, says the discovery points to increasingly sophisticated methods used by criminals to sustain crude oil theft. Another report similarly says the Navy identifies the storage site in Delta and recovers the quantity of stolen crude during the operation. The outlets agree that the recovered crude oil is linked to theft activity and that the operation involves locating and exposing storage infrastructure used to hold stolen product. No sources provide details on arrests, prosecutions, or the estimated value of the crude, and the reports focus mainly on the recovery and the hidden nature of the storage sites.