Navy arrests 28 oil thieves

In a bid to rid Nigeria’s maritime of criminals, the Nigerian Navy said it has arrested 28 oil thieves during recent operations.

In a statement by Navy spokesman, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, the Navy said 13 suspects were arrested by a patrol team in Akwa Ibom State for bunkering activities.

He said two boats laden with 48 and 54 drums of illegally refined diesel were recovered and another with empty drums.

He said another patrol team deployed by Forward Operating Base Escravos has arrested three persons suspected to be oil thieves.

He also said the suspects have been handed over to the NSCDC.

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