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Navy declares man wanted over alleged oil theft, extortion

The Nigerian Navy has declared Joseph Edesemi Bosun wanted over alleged crude oil theft and extortion.

and • September 18, 2026

The Nigerian Navy has declared Joseph Edesemi Bosun wanted over alleged crude oil theft and extortion.

Mr Bosun is an indigene of Burutu council area, Delta.

“The general public is hereby notified that Joseph Edesemi Bosun, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Nigerian Navy for alleged crude oil theft and extortion activities,” the navy said.

According to the statement, Mr Bosun’s last known address is around Leadworth Hotel, Obirikwere, off Airport Road, near the Obirikwere Flyover in Port Harcourt.

The navy urged anyone with useful information about Mr Bosun’s whereabouts to contact its nearest unit, any security agency or call 08064470441

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