Oil Theft: Navy Arrests Three Suspects, Impounds Vehicles in Imo
Sylvester Idowu in Warri Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Oguta have arrested three suspected oil thieves and impounded two vehicles allegedly used for economic sabotage in Imo State. The suspects
Three suspects in Imo State have been arrested by the Nigerian Navy for suspected oil theft and economic sabotage. The suspects, identified as Okolo Somtochukwu, aged 30, Chimezie Emeodi, aged 39, and Uche Onyedikachi, aged 25, were apprehended while transporting approximately 8500 litres of illegally refined petroleum products.
The suspects were intercepted by Naval Base Oguta operatives on a routine patrol along the Ejemekuru-Obudi-Agwa road. Their vehicles, a tipper truck and a Toyota Hiace bus, were also impounded. The driver of the Toyota Hiace bus managed to escape while a manhunt is underway to apprehend him. Naval Base Oguta Commander, Commodore Sabo Tanko Lengaya, praised the operation, stating it is consistent with the Navy's internal security objectives aimed at preventing criminal elements from acting in Imo State.
The timely interception of the suspects and recovery of the illegally refined petroleum products has denied the criminal syndicate the opportunity to continue their illegal activities.
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