Twenty seven vessels engaged in illegal bunkering and crude oil theft have been apprehended, the Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy has disclosed. <\/p>\n
The outgone Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. Ibrahim Dewu, made the disclosure on Tuesday in Calabar, Cross River State. <\/p>\n
Dewu who spoke while handing over the command to his successor, Rear Admiral Olusola Oluwagbire, said the command also deactivated 294 illegal refinery sites.<\/p>\n
According to Dewu, the arrests were made between the period he assumed office as flag officer of the command, in February 4, 2022 and when he left the command on April 11, 2023.<\/p>\n
He said the command also effectively patrolled its maritime area of responsibility and undertook several \u201cclearance and swamp buggy operations\u201d in the backwaters, adding that the operations resulted in a considerable reduction of piracy in Nigeria\u2019s maritime domain.<\/p>\n
He further stated that the command took part in some independent, joint and combined exercises like Operation Calm Waters, Operation Tripartite Border Patrol, Operation Tsare Teku, Operation Gba Pada, Operation Dakatar Da Barawo and Operation Obangame 2023.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithin the period under review, from February 4, 2022 to date, our sustained operations led to the arrest of 27 vessels engaged in illegal bunkering, crude oil theft and other maritime illegalities.<\/p>\n
\u201cOther achievements include deactivation of about 294 illegal refining sites and still counting, destruction and evacuation of illegally refined diesel, kerosine and crude oil and destruction of several pirates as well as kidnappers\u2019 camps.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is noteworthy to state that the command also recorded significant achievements in infrastructural development across all the bases and establishments under the command,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He listed the projects as the remodelling of Eastern Naval Command swimming pool with a lounge, mini mart and restaurant, remodelling of the multi-purpose sports hall and conference room, construction of corner shops, and a gym at 1006 officers\u2019 quarters.<\/p>\n
\u201cFurthermore, across the bases and units, the commanders and commanding officers have embarked on a series of projects towards improving the welfare and security of the personnel.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe remain grateful to God Almighty who made it all possible and the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, for graciously providing the resources.<\/p>\n
\u201cI therefore, implore you all to fully support the incoming Flag Officer Commanding to enable him to surpass these achievements during his time here,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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