The Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH (NNS) has apprehended two individuals and confiscated a wooden boat carrying 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.
"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," Commodore Lakan explained.
One of the suspects, Mr. Clement Fimeya, admitted to engaging in the illegal trade to support his four children, citing unemployment as his motive. Fimeya pleaded for forgiveness and vowed to abandon illegal activities if given a second chance.
The Nigerian Navy's actions underscore its commitment to curbing illegal fuel operations and protecting the country's resources from exploitation.
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