#BBB NEWS| Navy Arrests 16 Crude Oil Thieves In Delta [PHOTO]

Officials of the Nigerian Navy on Friday in Oteghale community, Warri-South Local Government Area of Delta State uncovered a hideout of crude oil thieves and arrested 16 suspects.

Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Augustine Suleman, who confirmed the development, said the arrest of the suspects was made possible via a tip-off.

He added that the operatives discovered a hop tap on the Trans Forcados pipeline fixed with six inches valve that allows crude oil thieves’ access to Nigerian crude unhindered.

He said: “A trip to the site revealed drums of over 8,000 tones through illegal trades.’’

Rear Admiral Suleman said the operatives realised that the Cotonou boats were not available and illegal refineries no longer existing with impunity.

#BBB NEWS| Nigerian Navy Captures Vessel Laden With 4,000 Tons Of Stolen Oil

The Nigerian Navy paraded a MT Camilee vessel alleged to be laden with 4,000 metric tons of stolen crude oil at the Wari naval base in Delta State, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

In addition to the ship, 11 crew members were also apprehended by Naval officials.

Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, Yenagoa, Rear Adm. Apochi Suleiman informed members of the press that the ship was intercepted on November 15th.  The admiral went on to note that the 11 crew members were currently under interrogation.