EFCC Investigates Navy-Seized Vessel Over Illegal Oil Bunkering

EFCC Investigates Navy-Seized Vessel Over Illegal Oil Bunkering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced that it has launched an investigation into a vessel detained by the Nigerian Navy Ship NNS FORMOSSO in Brass, Bayelsa State. The vessel was found carrying 200 liters of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO)……CONTINUE READING 

According to a statement from the EFCC’s official X account on Friday, the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate has initiated an inquiry into the vessel, named Bravo Alero, which is believed to be linked to oil theft in the Niger Delta region. The vessel was transferred to the EFCC by the Navy for further investigation and potential prosecution.

In related news, recent developments include the conviction of 39 internet fraudsters in Oyo, calls from civil society organizations for the EFCC to address vote-buying in the Edo election, and the EFCC’s collaboration with the NDDC.

Captain Ifeanyichukwu Mabeokwu of FORMOSSO expressed appreciation to the EFCC, emphasizing confidence in the Commission’s ability to investigate and prosecute the case effectively. Chief Superintendent Shittu Babatunde, representing the EFCC, assured the Navy of a thorough and timely investigation.