The Nigerian Navy has intercepted a boat carrying 1,400 litres of illegally refined oil in Ondo State.
The Quick Response Team of the Naval Outpost in Agadagba, located in the Ese Odo Local Government Area, seized the illicit oil stored in 44 jerry cans. The team, led by the Base Operations Officer of the Forward Operating Base Igbokoda, acted on intelligence to stop the locally fabricated wooden boat transporting the stolen petroleum products.
Navy Captain Aliyu Usman, the Commander of FOB Igbokoda, condemned the illegal activity and warned oil thieves to stay away from the area.
“Perpetrators of economic sabotage and other criminal activities should desist immediately, as the Nigerian Navy remains committed to securing the maritime environment and eliminating illegal operations,” Usman said.
He also confirmed that the seized boat and its contents would be deactivated following the regulations and directives from the Defence Headquarters.
The Navy Captain assured that the Navy would continue to safeguard Nigeria’s waterways and protect the country’s assets from criminal elements.
