Navy arrests vessel with 650 metric tonnes of stolen crude
READ ALSO: Reps seek special court, tougher penalties to curb crude oil theft Mr Umar added that the arrest of MT FILIA reflects the Nigerian Navy unwavering commitment to professionalism, operational readiness, and mission accomplishment of the Chief of Naval Staff.“Subsequent investigation reveals that the Captain of MT FILIA also admitted that the vessel loaded approximately 650 metric tonnes of crude oil at the terminal worth an estimated value of over N660 million.
He said preliminary investigations indicated that the tanker vessel loitered within the vicinity of the offshore oil terminals located at Akwa Ibom for over seven days, waiting for an opportunity to gain access to crude oil jackets.
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