The Nigerian Navy has recorded another landmark success in the fight against oil bunkering in the Niger Delta in line with the Federal Government stance on Zero tolerance for corruption and oil bunkering.
In 2 different successful operations, the Navy personnel on patrol in NNS Pathfinder accosted 2 Cotonou boats loaded with suspected illegally refined AGO at Onne anchorage.
However, the boats were destroyed and no arrest was made as the suspect fled on sighting the Navy men.
In another operation criminal element’s attempt to vandalize and siphon oil product from one of the arrested vessels was foiled by the Navy personnel in FOB Formoso.
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The oil thieves however fled and abandoned the 3 Cotonou boats they brought for their criminal act.
The boats are currently in the custody of FOB Formoso, while adequate security measure has been provided to prevent any unforeseen situation.
Similarly a patrol team of NNS Delta has recorded another operational success as 4 illegal refinery sites were destroyed with about 30 metric tons of illegally refined AGO and 3 Cotonou boats carrying about 40 metric tons of suspected stolen crude oil.
5 suspects and 40HP outboard engine were also arrested while 2 pumping machines were recovered.
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