Navy found 8 illegal bunkering sites on Ondo

The Nigerian Navy has found eight illegal bunkering sites in the Obe-Akilboye sea side in the area of ​​the ILAJE local government at Ondo State.

Commander, Pangkalan Operational Operations (FOB), Igbokoda, Captain Aliyu Usman, revealed this to journalists on Tuesday at Igbokoda.

He said the operation against maritime crime, which was executed by Pangkalan personnel, took place around 3:00 on Tuesday.

Usman said: “The discovery was possible through a ‘strong intelligence network’ and the vigilance of navy personnel in their struggle against maritime crimes, illegality and economic sabotage in their operating territory.

“After intelligence was received about illegal purification camps, the Base Response Team that was placed at the nearest Navy Security Post was immediately mobilized to conduct raids.”

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According to him, the perpetrators fled from the area after seeing the Navy team, leaving an illegal site.

“After being examined, the team found eight illegal purification camps containing several storage tanks and reservoirs filled with around 50,000 liters of stolen crude oil.

“In addition, camps are equipped with equipment related to crude oil theft, including three wooden vessels used to deliver stolen products, pumping machines, and waste pipes.

“Eight illegal purification locations and related goods are handled in accordance with the direction that still exists from the defense headquarters,” added the commander.

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