Mr Ojajuni said the operation prevented what could have resulted in a serious kidnapping incident.
He said the initiative was aimed at promoting the sustainability of Nigeria’s fisheries resources.
He said that all companies must comply with operating and environmental standards laid by the state.
The president’s message was delivered by Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State.
“The same victim had identified the suspects, and they equally confessed to the alleged crimes.”
Mr Adekoya said the funeral rites would commence on July 26 with a night of tribute, while a service of songs and Christian Wake would hold on July 27 and July 28, respectively.
The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Femi Adesina, in Abuja, paid tribute to Mr Diya’s bold and courageous career in the Nigerian military.
Born in Odogbolu, Ogun State, on April 3, 1944, Mr Diya died on March 26 at a Lagos Hospital at the age of 79.
Mr Oyeyemi gave the suspects’ names as Oshole Fayemi, 60; Oseni Adesanya, 39; Ismaila Seidu, 30; Oseni Oluwasegun, 69; and Lawal Olaiya, 50.
