Navy discovers illegal fuel depot, arrests five suspects

 Navy discovers illegal fuel depot, arrests five suspects




Lagos, April 4, 2024

The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has discovered an illegal fuel depot with about 65,000 litres of Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO) and arrested 5 suspects at No 3 Silver bird road, Ilasun, Lekki, Lagos.

The Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Rafiu Oladejo in a statement signed on Wednesday by the Base spokesperson, Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim said that the discovery and arrest was made on Tuesday.

Oladejo said that the total products discovered was about 65,000 litres of AGO, estimated to be N 89 million based on the current price of AGO (₦1,350).



He said that the leader of the syndicate, Mr Ahmed Ariyo alongside four other persons were arrested in a private apartment where they carried out their illegal activities.  

"The discovery of the illegal fuel depot is sequel to credible intelligence received by NNS BEECROFT on suspicious activities taking place at Elegushi beach.

"This necessitated the deployment of NNS BEECROFT Quick Response Team to the location which resulted in the discovery and arrest of the suspects," he said.

The commander said that the illegal fuel depot contained eight storage tanks of 50,000 litres capacity each, laden with about 57,000 litres of AGO.

"Also, a tanker laden with about 7,000 litres and a bus with 30 jerry cans laden with about 1,500 litres.

"If the 8 storage tanks is filled to capacity with AGO, it will amount to 400,000 litres which is approximately 500 million Naira," he said.



Oladejo said that preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects got the products through pipeline vandalism, illegal vendors at sea as well as other illegal means along the coastline.

The commander said that NNS BEECROFT would not relent in its efforts to pursuing oil thieves and other criminal elements as directed by the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla.

"I assure law abiding citizens of our commitment to stamping out Lagos maritime environment of all forms of maritime crimes for socioeconomic activities to thrive.

"The suspects, products and facility has been handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for further investigation and possible prosecution," Oladejo said.

 

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