The Nigerian Navy says it has disrupted an emerging militant camp in the Soku axis of Rivers in its sustained campaign against maritime crime and militancy.
He reaffirmed the Navy’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven operations.
Mr Zubairu stated that the illegal refining dump site was uncovered by navy personnel on Thursday and was subsequently destroyed.
He said that due process would be followed on the uncovered illegal refining sites, noting that the Nigerian Navy was environmentally friendly.
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has discovered and halted the siphoning of petrol from one of NNPCL’s pipelines at Atlas Cove, Lagos.
“This illegal activity would have robbed the nation of huge quantity of products for consumption by Nigerians.”
Mr Oguntuga said the NNS BEECROFT’s team, during a routine patrol on October 11, apprehended the boat carrying contraband.
