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Nigerian Navy Sustains War Against Oil Theft

The Nigerian Navy says it has continued to intensify its fight against crude oil theft and illegal bunkering. A statement by the force’s Director of … Continue reading Nigerian Navy Sustains War Against Oil Theft


Crude-oil-theftThe Nigerian Navy says it has continued to intensify its fight against crude oil theft and illegal bunkering.

A statement by the force’s Director of Information, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, revealed on Wednesday that the Navy was winning the war gradually on daily basis.

The Navy said its recent achievement was made public in view of the importance of the operation in Nigeria’s economic prosperity.

The statement read: “Forward Operating Base (FOB) BONNY anti-crude oil theft patrol team acting on information discovered two Cotonou boats laden with product suspected to be crude oil along Peterside Creek, the boats were destroyed along with the products.

“In a similar operation, another Navy Base, FOB FORMOSO’s patrol team has arrested three suspected vandals/looters on-board a vessel MT FRANKENSEN.

“Other items recovered were: one speed boat with 1 x 75 HP engine, one pumping machine, one Hacksaw and spanners.

“Two speedboat mounted with 75HP engine each were also recovered from MT ASHKAY, as the suspected vandals jumped into water and swam to a nearby creek on sighting the naval patrol team.

“Three suspects were arrested and (are) presently in custody for further investigation”.