Navy Demolish illegal refineries in Akwa Ibom, Delta

The Nigerian Navy on Tuesday made public its strides in the demolition of  more illegal refineries in Akwa Ibom and Delta states.

According to a new statement issued by the Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, the navy has continued its crackdown on the activities of illegal crude oil thieves and pipeline vandals.

It read, “On Aug. 10, a Patrol Team deployed by NNS Jubilee raided an illegal refinery site at Ikoh Imoh community in Akwa Ibom.

“During the operation, the Patrol Team destroyed a Cotonou boat Laden with suspected stolen crude oil; 103 drums of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil and two motorcycles.”

Reports also has it that on Aug. 12, at about 6. 30 a.m , a Patrol Team deployed by NNS Delta raided several illegal refinery sites along Jones creek in Delta during which the Patrol Team extirpated undeterminable amount of stolen crude oil and illegally refined AGO and  arresting a Marine vessel, MV Star Shrimper in Akwa Ibom.
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Stating that, “The vessel was alleged to have tried to evade interrogation when intercepted by the NN vessel, with an unclear reason for its action.

“The vessel and its crew are being investigated by the Nigerian Navy personnel.”

Reaffirming its unflinching resolve to quell all shades of economic sabotage and criminal activities in the maritime space.