“All of us put together, are more than the criminals put together,” he said.
The governor’s demand has already stirred concerns and could strain relations between his government and the federal armed forces.
Mr Abiodun said that exploration of oil meant that the state had one of the most abundant deposits of bitumen.
He said the team deployed drone surveillance for situational awareness.
The navy also rescued two drowning fishermen and apprehended eight male stowaways on the Nigerian water.
The Nigerian Navy has reiterated its commitment to stamping economic sabotage and other criminal activities along the waterways.
The Nigerian Navy disclosed on Friday that the suspects were arrested at Okariki waterfront in the Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers.
The EEDC spokesman warned that effective June 10, the company would commence massive disconnection of supply to the customers with outstanding bills.
“The products were suspected to have been smuggled into Nigeria from Benin Republic.”
“They were arrested by our patrol teams, around Madu Oilfield, off the coast of Bayelsa.’’
