CurrentReport Blog In a recent development, the Nigerian Navy has raised concerns over the significant economic losses resulting from illegal oil bunkering and pipeline vandalism along the riverine communities of Nigeria. During a tour of affected sites, Commodore Nanmar Lakan, Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, emphasized the urgent need to curb these illicit activities due to their detrimental impact on the nation’s economy.
Commodore Nanmar Lakan lamented the adverse effects of crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism, highlighting their negative implications for both the economy and citizens. He stressed the importance of halting these activities and urged perpetrators to seek alternative means of livelihood. The Commander emphasized that the stolen crude oil is a pervasive issue causing widespread problems throughout the country.
During their operations, naval officers uncovered a large illegal site in the Okolomade community, equipped with three storage tanks utilized for hoarding illegally refined AGO, commonly known as diesel. This discovery underscores the extent of the illicit activities plaguing the region and reinforces the need for decisive action to address the situation.
Under the directives of both the Chief of Naval Staff and Operation Delta Safe, NNS SOROH remains steadfast in patrolling and safeguarding areas within its operational jurisdiction. Commodore Nanmar Lakan reassured Nigerians of the Navy’s unwavering commitment to eradicating these illegal practices, pledging to work tirelessly to ensure their cessation.
