The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Igbokoda, has successfully intercepted a boat filled with approximately 100,000 litres of stolen crude oil along the Idiogba-Mahin coastline in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The operation, led by Capt. Aliyu Usman, the Commanding Officer of the base, took place on Thursday after the team acted on reliable intelligence. Capt. Usman explained that the Navy deployed its Quick Response Team to intercept the illegal shipment, which included a wooden boat loaded with the stolen oil as well as equipment commonly used in bunkering activities, such as discharge hoses and pumping machines.
Upon sighting the Naval team, the perpetrators fled the scene, leaving the boat behind. The team secured the vessel, and a sample of the crude oil was taken for a laboratory test to confirm its origin. The boat and its contents were handled in accordance with the Navy’s protocols.
This operation underscores the Nigerian Navy’s continued commitment to tackling illegal oil activities and protecting the nation’s resources.