October 07, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has Intercepted a boat with 205 drums of stolen crude suspected to be Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and other products.
Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, who disclosed this, said the illegal bunkering was uncovered within the Igboelejo community area of Lagos State, following intelligence received on Thursday, via a Maritime Domain Awareness Facility, the Falcon Eye Alignment.
“The patrol team vectored to the specified area and successfully apprehended a large blue fibre boat suspected to be engaged in illegal bunkering. The patrol team acted with precision, securing the vessel and promptly transporting it to the base,” he said, adding that the perpetrators abandoned the boat and fled upon sighting the patrol team.
“However, investigation and necessary actions to ensure appropriate handling of the incident is ongoing. We will continue to ensure and sustain maritime security and eradicate illicit activities that can trigger fire hazards in coastal communities and within our maritime domain,” he said.
