Mr Folorunsho reaffirmed the navy’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven operations to combat crude oil theft.
He said such networks serve as critical links between illegal refining camps and end users.
He said the operation reflects the Navy’s resolve to curb oil bunkering and maritime crimes.
Mr Folorunsho said the site, located along the Alakiri River, contained about 10 dugout pits cumulatively laden with approximately 45,000 litres of stolen crude oil.
Mr Iginla said the sex workers, mainly teenage girls, were rescued in the early hours of Saturday after a tip-off from NAPTIP.
