In a remarkable feat under the ongoing Operation Water Guard , NNS Beecroft’s patrol team, successfully intercepted and seized a large fibre boat transporting illegally obtained Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
Sub-Lieutenant HA Collins, Base Information Officer Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT disclosed in a statement on Monday in Lagos.
The Commander NNS BEECROFT Commodore Kolawole Olumide Oguntuga,stated that his team acted on credible intelligence and discovered the vessel abandoned near Ijegun community.
The perpetrators, upon sighting the naval team, fled. The confiscated boat contained over 90 drums of 250L each of PMS, totaling approximately 22,500 liters and valued at about 15 million naira at current pump price.
The prevention of illicit acquisition of such volatile products dose not only curb economic sabotage, but also prevents outbreak of fire which may have dire consequences on life and property.
This proactive operation underscores the Nigerian Navy’s unweaving commitment under the leadership of The Chief of The Naval Staff, Vice Admiral EI Ogalla’s to safeguarding the nation’s petroleum resources for the benefit of Nigerians.
Attached are relevant images documenting the success of the arrest.