EFCC
Grills 16 Suspected Oil Thieves
Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission, EFCC, has commenced investigations of 16 suspected oil thieves and
a vessel handed over to it by the Nigerian Navy, Beecroft, Apapa, Lagos.
Cdr L.M. Osuman, who handed over the vessel and the
suspected oil thieves disclosed that the vessel, MT. Vinnalaris 1, laden with
about 515,870 litres of crude oil, was taken into custody along with its crew
members on December 6, 2023 around Ebesun Oil Field by officers of the Nigerian
Navy.
He assured that the Nigerian Navy will continue to do its
part to combat oil theft in the country.
Moses Awolusi, an investigator with the EFCC, who
received the vessel and the suspects on behalf of the Commission, assured that
diligent investigation will be carried out and the culprit’s prosecuted if
found culpable.
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