The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into a suspected oil theft operation involving a barge, two trucks, and a suspect handed over by the Nigerian Navy’s NNS Delta.
The handover, conducted on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in Warri, Delta State, is part of a continued crackdown on illegal oil activities across Nigeria. Representing the Commander of NNS Delta, Lt. Commander E.O. Adeola revealed that the seized items include the Barge Oghenekome and two trucks allegedly loaded with unverified quantities of crude oil.
The suspect, identified as Samson Uki, was apprehended at the NIWA Jetty while allegedly transferring oil from the barge into the trucks without proper licensing.
Receiving the items on behalf of the EFCC, Assistant Superintendent Usman Abdullahi Nuhu reiterated the Commission’s dedication to conducting a comprehensive investigation. He emphasized that anyone found guilty would face legal action to ensure accountability and justice.
This case highlights the critical partnership between the Nigerian Navy and the EFCC in tackling oil theft and safeguarding Nigeria’s oil resources.
Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the operation and hold all perpetrators accountable.
