By Admin 
The discovery an illegal refinery site in Gbaramatu,Delta State has sparked outrage on social media, with some Nigerians questioning the effectiveness of private security firm,Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, contracted to safeguard oil infrastructure in the region.
This followed the Nigerian Navy’s dismantling of an illegal refinery in,Yeye Creek ,Gbaramatu,Warri South-West Local Government Area,an area said to be the country home of Key leaders of Tantita.
According to a statement shared on the Navy’s official Facebook channel ,on Tuesday, 15 April, personnel aboard Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta located the illicit site which contained 15 pits filled with stolen crude oil and large quantities of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).
The Navy’s post emphasised its commitment to curbing crude oil theft and illegal refining activities in the Niger Delta region, noting that such operations undermine national economic security.
One viral comment referenced Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a firm reportedly receiving substantial government funding to protect pipelines.
“This is the home of the Tantita boss who receive 4 Billion Naira every month from the Federal Government to protect pipeline and stop crude oil bunkering.
It’s a shame, the contract should be revoked since he has failed”Others called for a more inclusive approach to tackling illegal refining, suggesting that former operators be engaged in formal employment initiatives to reduce economic desperation that fuels such activities.
“Let Tantita Security Services Nigeria limited, call all the ex-local crude oil refinery operators Oga them and give them jobs slots to give their boys, the boys don’t have jobs to do nah.