Nigerian Navy Arrests Two, Seizes 12,000 Litres Of Illegal Diesel In Rivers State (SEE PHOTOS)

June 29th, 2024



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Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH (NNS) has arrested and detained 2 individuals and confiscated a wooden boat carrying about 12,000 litres of Automated Gas Oil (AGO) at Okarki Water Front in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.

NNS Commander, Commodore Nanmar Lakan, paraded the suspects on Friday, stating that the arrest was part of Operation Delta Sanity’s mandate, which includes combating crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and illegal refining activities.

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He said:


“Thanks to intelligence from vigilant citizens, we received credible information about an attempt to transport illegally refined AGO, commonly known as diesel, from the Okarki River. We promptly dispatched our personnel, who successfully intercepted the operation and arrested two suspects. The seized quantity is estimated at 12,000 litres.”



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