BUSTED!! Navy Arrests 2 Suspects Smuggling Fertilizers To Cameroon

Navy Arrests 2 Suspects Smuggling Fertilizers To Cameroon

The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Ibaka has successfully arrested two suspected smugglers who were attempting to transport a speedboat loaded with 350 kg bags of fertilizers en route to Cameroon. Capt. Uche Aneke, the Commanding Officer of FOB, shared details of the operation with newsmen while handing over the suspects and the contraband items to the Nigerian Customs Service in Ibaka, Akwa Ibom, on Thursday.

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The arrests took place on Tuesday at approximately 8:30 am, following an intelligence report that alerted the Navy to the activities of suspected smugglers within their operational area. Capt. Aneke emphasized the importance of vigilance and proactive measures in combating smuggling activities that threaten the nation’s economy and security.

The successful operation highlights the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to maintaining maritime security and deterring illegal activities along the country’s waterways. Authorities continue to enhance collaboration with other enforcement agencies to ensure a coordinated approach in tackling smuggling and related crimes.

“Intelligence report indicated that a speed boat was conveying some bags suspected to be fertilizers, and headed to Cameroon while transiting within the waters under FOB Ibaka Area of operations,” Aneke said.

He warned individuals or groups planning to indulge in smuggling in or out of Nigeria or planning to carry out any form of criminality in Nigeria’s waters to desist forthwith.

Aneke said the Nigerian Navy, under the watch of Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, remained committed to tackling all manners of maritime crimes in the state.

He said that criminal elements in FOB Ibaka Area of operations under the Eastern Naval Command Area of Responsibility would continue to be detected using advanced surveillance equipment and intelligence.