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Uncategorized - February 26, 2024

EFCC grills 16 suspected oil thieves, one vessel in Lagos

 

Stanley Ihedigbo

Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has commenced investigations of 16 suspected oil thieves and a vessel handed over to it by the Nigerian Navy, NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos.

According to the Head, Media & Publicity, EFCC, Mr.  Dele Oyewale, CDR L.M. Osuman, who handed over the vessel and the suspected oil thieves disclosed that the vessel, MT. Vinnalaris 1, laden with about 515,870 litres of crude oil, was taken into custody along with its crew members on December 6, 2023 around Ebesun Oil Field by officers of the Nigerian Navy.

“The vessel was actively involved in loading crude oil without possessing any permit,” he said.

He assured that the Nigerian Navy will continue to do its part to combat oil theft in the country.

Moses Awolusi, an investigator with the EFCC, who received the vessel and the suspects on behalf of the Commission, assured that diligent investigation will be carried out and the culprit’s prosecuted if found culpable.

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