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In a statement signed by Director Information,
Nigeria Navy, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, said
three of the suspected oil thieves were arrested
around Prime Energy, others were caught
conveying ten drums of allegedly stolen petrol and
five drums of illegal refined diesel in the three speed
boats.
The statement added that the sum of over N2.6
million was found over to the Nigeria Security And
Civil Defence Corp.
Similarly, NNS Pathfinder has destroyed an illegal
petrol refinery in Isalka community in Rivers State
where a Cotonou Boat loaded with crude oil was
impounded.
In another related development, the National
Human Rights Commssion has taken steps towards
addressing an alleged violation of human rights of a
construction company by the Nigerian Navy.
Executive Secretary of the Commission, Professor
Bem Angwe while receiving a delegation from the
Nigerian Navy on the matter promised fair
investigation in accordance with the rule of law.