The Nigerian Navy said it disrupted two illegal refining sites in Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State and recovered about 33,000 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil. The operation was conducted on September 6, 2026 by Nigerian Navy Ship PATHFINDER, according to a statement. The blurb did not mention arrests, casualties, or the sites’ operators.

The Nigerian Navy has discovered a hidden illegal fuel storage site in Rivers State, recovering around 11,800 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly referred to as diesel. This operation is part of the Navy's ongoing efforts under Operation Delta Sentinel, aimed at combating illegal fuel activities in the region.

Residents in Rivers state are expressing concern over suspected crude oil pollution affecting their water source. This incident highlights ongoing environmental challenges faced by communities in an area that significantly contributes to Nigeria's oil wealth. The residents are hopeful that increased public attention will prompt effective action and long-term restoration efforts.

Gas flaring in Rivers State communities has been associated with increased rates of childhood deaths and respiratory diseases, highlighting the human cost of this environmental pollution, according to Punch.

A five-storey building collapsed on Odili Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, resulting in one death and many individuals trapped inside. Rescue operations are currently underway to save those trapped, according to Punch.

Unidentified gunmen reportedly killed at least seven people during an attack on Okele-Ejule in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Saturday. The attackers, dressed in military camouflage, stormed the community around 5 p.m., opening fire indiscriminately, which led to several fatalities and caused residents to flee for safety, according to Daily Trust.