By Emmanuel Ogbodo
The Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB), in Igbokoda has intercepted a boat carrying approximately 100,000 litres of stolen crude oil at the Idiogba-Mahin coastline in Ilaje Local Government Area, Ondo State.
During an on-site assessment on Thursday, Capt. Aliyu Usman, the Commanding Officer, disclosed that the operation was based on credible intelligence.
The Navy’s Quick Response Team intercepted the boat and confiscated equipment used for illegal oil bunkering, including discharge hoses and pumping machines.
“The team intercepted a large wooden boat laden with about 100,000 litres of stolen crude oil, along with associated accessories such as discharge hoses and pumping machines,” Usman stated.
He added that the perpetrators fled upon sighting the Naval team, leaving the boat secured.
Samples of the crude oil were collected for laboratory testing, and the seized items were processed in line with existing protocols.
The operation also included sensitization of local residents about the dangers of illegal bunkering, emphasizing its security risks and environmental impact.
