Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), have commenced an investigation of a vessel: “Bravo Alero” suspected to belong to oil thieves in the Niger Delta area.
The vessel, named Bravo Alero, was found carrying 200 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil.
The commission disclosed this in a statement shared on its official X account on Friday.
Captain Ifeanyichukwu Mabeokwu of NNS FORMOSSO commended the EFCC for its efforts and expressed confidence in their ability to conduct a thorough investigation and prosecute if necessary.
He also promised continued collaboration in combating illegal oil bunkering in the region.
Chief Superintendent Shittu Babatunde, representing the EFCC, assured the Navy of a swift and professional inquiry into the matter.
The statement reads, “Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced an investigation of a vessel: “Bravo Alero” suspected to belong to oil thieves in the Niger Delta area.
The vessel, arrested by Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS FORMOSSO, Brass, Bayelsa State and conveying 200 litres of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, was handed over to the EFCC by the Navy for investigations and prosecution.
The Handing Over Officer, Commander M.A Gaga, who represented the Commanding Officer Forward Operating Base, FOB, FORMOSO, Captain Ifeanyichukwu Charles Mabeokwu, while thanking the EFCC, expressed confidence that the Commission would investigate the vessel and possibly prosecute it accordingly.
He also assured the Commission of continued synergy in the fight against illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta.
