Mr Omotayo said the seized items were intercepted during a series of targeted, intelligence-led operations.
The Federal Fire Service says properties estimated at over N3 billion were destroyed by fire in Cross River in 2025.
The Nigerian Navy on Thursday handed over 423 bags of foreign rice seized from smugglers and 11 victims of child trafficking to the respective authorities concerned in Badagry, Lagos
He added that approximately 8,660 litres of stolen crude oil were seized during the operation.
The commanding officer said the suspects’ intention was to smuggle the product from Nigeria into the Republic of Cameroun.
“We believe that the destruction of these jerrycans is one of the ways to stop this crime.’’
