The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta has warned oil thieves of all shades to steer clear of its area of operations or be ready to contend with hard times.
Commodore Abba Muhsin, the Commander, NNS Delta, gave the warning on Monday after leading his men on a sting operation to two illegal refining sites at Ajasolor and Ogbukoko, Warri South Local Government Area of the state.
Commodore Muhsin, who was represented by Navy Commander Patrick Ali, the Base Operations Officer (BOO), said that five metallic storage tanks, four ovens and five dugout pits were uncovered.
He added that a suspect was apprehended with a wooden boat while crude oil well heads were also vandalised.
“Based on credible intelligence, the NNS Delta Gunboat team discovered illegal refining sites in Warri South Local Government Area.
“This was in line with the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS)’s mandate of the Operation Delta Sanity to end crude oil theft, illegal bunkering, pipeline vandalism and securing critical maritime assets.
“This is one of the series of actions in keeping Delta safe and secured,” he said.
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Speaking on the uncovered illegal refining sites, Muhsin said that due process would be followed noting that the Nigerian Navy was environmentally friendly.
“You can see the hoodlums set one of the dugout pits on fire and ran away thus causing environmental degradation. Navy is environmentally friendly, we will follow due process,” he said.
The commodore warned oil thieves and other criminals operating in the maritime space to desist or face the full wrath of the law.
Muhsin also said that the NNS Delta was determined to rid-off its Areas of Operations of crude oil theft and other forms of illegalities.
He, however, thanked all the agencies and individuals that had supported the efforts of the NNS Delta in achieving the feats.
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