NAVY INTERCEPTS 3,500 LITRES OF PETROL EN ROUTE CAMEROON, ARRESTS TWO
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The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka, says it has arrested two suspected oil thieves carrying 3,500 litres of petrol in a wooden boat en route to Cameroon.
This was revealed by the Commanding Officer, Capt. Uche Aneke, on Tuesday in Ibaka when he turned over the suspects and goods to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC).
He added that on May 18, at around 11.15 a.m., the suspects were taken into custody near the waterways.
Aneke said that the navy base received an intelligence report of suspected smuggling activity within her area of operation.
“Consequently, our gunboats on routine patrol were vectored to intercept and arrest the two suspected smugglers.
“They were arrested with a wooden boat that contained 3,500 litres of petrol concealed under goods and covered with tarpaulin
“The intelligence report indicated that the boat was conveying products suspected to have been smuggled from Grey Creek near Effiat Community and headed towards Cameroon,” he said.
He said that the navy, under the watch of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral, Emmanuel Ogalla, remained committed to tackling all manner of maritime crime in the state.
Aneke warned individuals or groups planning to indulge in smuggling and other forms of waterway crime to desist or be made to face the wrath of the law.
The commanding officer stated that criminal elements in FOB Ibaka area of operations under the Eastern Naval Command Area of Responsibility, would continue to be detected using advanced surveillance equipment and intelligence.
While receiving the suspects and items, Mr. Michael Asibor, Corps Superintendent and Head of Anti Vandal Unit, NSCDC, said that the matter would be investigated further.
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