Mobolaji Michael
OPERATIVES of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced investigation of eleven (11( suspected oil thieves and one vessel, MT SAISNIL II, handed over to the Commission by the Nigerian Navy, NNS Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos.
The suspects are Jimoh Olusola, Akinrodoye Tobias, Idolor Ogun, Blessed Udoh Michael, Fineface Zorte, Victor Ime Edem, Shofela Bode, Adejokun Taiye Emmanuel, Golden A. Javan, Yekini Lukman, and Ajayi Oluwole.
The vessel and the crew were intercepted and arrested on 7 February 2024 by officers of the Nigerian Navy for allegedly involving in illegal oil bunkering and Automatic Identification System (AIS) infractions at Abo Oilfield, Ogogoro Community, Ondo State.
The suspects will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.
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