The team, led by the Base Operations Officer of FOB Igbokoda, seized a total of 1,400 litres of illicit oil stored in 44 jerry cans.
The operatives of the Quick Response Team of Naval Outpost, Agadagba in Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State, under the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Igbokoda, have intercepted a locally fabricated wooden boat transporting illegally refined petroleum products.
The team, led by the Base Operations Officer of FOB Igbokoda, seized a total of 1,400 litres of illicit oil stored in 44 jerry cans.
While reacting to the development, the Commander of FOB Igbokoda, Navy Captain Aliyu Usman, issued a stern warning to oil thieves, urging them to steer clear of the region.
According to Usman, the seized boat and its contents would be deactivated in line with existing regulations and directives from the Defence Headquarters.
“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 stated.
The naval boss reiterated that the Navy will not relent in its efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s waterways and protect critical national assets from criminal elements.
