10 suspected thieves conveying 210,000 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), known as diesel, were arrested by the Nigerian Navy who uncovered the stolen goods inside a water tank in a large wooden boat around the Lagos anchorage.
This was disclosed by the Nigerian Information Officer of the Navy Ship (NNS BEECROFT) Sub-Lt. Veronica Effiong, on Saturday.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects are of Nigerian origin attempting to smuggle the AGO to the Benin Republic before their arrest,” Effiong said.
“This is in line with the Chief of the Naval Staff’s mission statement and Strategic Directive of 2021-5.
She noted that the arrest is in line with the determination of the Nigerian Navy to rid Nigeria’s Maritime space of all forms of criminality and ensure a safe maritime environment for legitimate businesses.
Effiong noted that the vandals and seized products had been handed over to the Lagos Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for further investigation and prosecution.
“I appeal to members of the public, especially our host communities, to kindly furnish the base with credible information to assist in curbing the activities of criminal elements and economic saboteurs,” she said.
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