Breaking News: Navy Apprehends Impersonator And Two Accomplices Involved In Oil Theft In Rivers State

Breaking News: Navy Apprehends Impersonator And Two Accomplices Involved In Oil Theft In Rivers State....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Nigerian Navy reported the apprehension of three individuals, including an imposter posing as a naval officer, for their involvement in issuing forged documents to support illegal oil bunkering in Rivers State…….CONTINUE READING

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Commander Desmond Igbo of NNS Pathfinder revealed this information during a press briefing before the suspects were handed over to the police in Port Harcourt on Monday.

The arrests stemmed from an incident on November 8, 2023, when the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base in Bonny Island intercepted the vessel ‘MV Mother Gabrini’ as it sought to obtain fake oil approval facilitated by the suspects. The crew had presented a forged NNS Pathfinder oil approval, prompting the base to take swift action in apprehending those responsible.

Following a week-long intelligence-led operation, the suspects were tracked down and arrested in various locations. Among the apprehended individuals was an imposter who had been impersonating naval personnel to conduct unauthorized escort and security duties in events across Rivers State. During the operation, two camouflage uniforms and other military gear were recovered from the imposter’s residence.

Commodore Igbo emphasized the Navy’s commitment to combating crude oil theft and illegal bunkering, noting that the sustained efforts of NNS Pathfinder have limited the freedom of action for criminal elements engaged in economic sabotage. He pointed out that these criminals have resorted to new tactics, such as issuing forged documents, to facilitate their illegal bunkering activities.

Source: Bushradiogist