The Nigerian Navy has recorded another landmark success in the fight against oil bunkering in the Niger Delta area in line with the Federal Government’s stance on zero tolerance for corruption and oil bunkering.
In two different successful operations, the Nigerian Navy personnel on patrol in NNS PATHFINDER accosted two 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 Nigerian Navy operatives.
In another operation, criminal elements attempted to vandalize and siphon oil product from one of the arrested vessels.
It was however foiled by the Nigerian Navy personnel in FOB FORMOSO.
The oil thieves however fled and abandoned the three 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, the Navy said on Thursday.
Similarly, a patrol team of NNS DELTA has recorded another operational success as four illegal refinery sites were destroyed with about 30 metric tones of illegally refined AGO and three Cotonou boats carrying about 40 metric tones of suspected stolen crude oil.
Five suspects and 40HP outboard engine were also arrested, while two pumping machines were recovered.
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