The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base, Igbokoda, has intercepted a locally made boat carrying litres of refined petroleum products around Agadagba Naval Outpost in Ese Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The Commanding Officer of the base, Navy Capt. Aliyu Usman, disclosed this to journalists during an assessment visit to the site, stating that about forty-four jerry cans containing the refined product were seized by his men.
He revealed that the team that intercepted the criminals was led by the Base Operations Officer, Forward Operating Base Igbokoda, Lieutenant Commander A.D. Morgan.
He explained that the team, acting on credible intelligence received through maritime security outlets on Thursday, 13th February 2025, intercepted the product, totaling about One thousand, four hundred litres of petrol in forty-four jerry cans.
Usman, however, issued a stern warning to criminal elements to vacate the state, saying, “Perpetrators of economic sabotage and other criminal activities should desist immediately, as the Nigerian Navy remains committed to securing the maritime environment and eliminating illegal operations.
