Navy Destroys Eight Illegal Bunkering Sites In Ondo
No fewer than eight illegal bunkering sites have been uncovered by the Nigerian Navy at the Obe-Akinboye seaside community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The Commanding Officer of the Forward Operating Base, Igbokoda, Captain Aliyu Usman, said the operation was executed by personnel of the Base in the early hours of Tuesday.
Usman attributed the discovery to a robust intelligence network and the vigilance of naval personnel in their fight against maritime crime and economic sabotage within their area of operation.
He stated that the Quick Response Team of the Base stationed at a nearby Naval Security Outpost was immediately mobilised to conduct the raid when intelligence was received about the illegal refining camps.
The Commanding Officer said the perpetrators fled the illegal bunkering sites when the Naval Assault team approached the area.
Usman said, “Upon inspection, the team uncovered eight illegal refining camps containing several storage tanks and reservoirs filled with an estimated 50,000 litres of stolen crude oil.
“In addition, the camps were equipped with crude oil theft-related equipment, including three wooden boats used to convey the stolen products, pumping machines, and discharge pipes.
“The eight illegal refining sites and associated items were handled in accordance with extant directives from Defence Headquarters.”
“The operation aligns with the directive of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla (Admiralty Medal), for naval bases to ensure the safety and security of the nation’s waters and actively pursue those undermining Nigeria’s maritime resources.”
He warned all criminals and economic saboteurs operating in the area to desist from their activities.
Navy Destroys Eight Illegal Bunkering Sites In Ondo is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
