The troops also recovered 631,709 litres of stolen crude oil.
Addressing journalists shortly after taking over, she promised to discharge her duties with utmost dedication.
The commander further stated that while still on patrol, naval personnel arrested a Mazda 323 vehicle carrying 1,300 litres of illegally refined products.
The suspects were handed over to the NSCDC on Wednesday at the premises of the naval base in Warri.
Mr Oguntade said the suspects were handed over to the police as part of the synergies in crime fighting by NNS for further investigation.
The senate president said oil thefts were part of the issues threatening Nigeria’s stability.
