Nine crew members of a motor vessel ‘MV Salvation’ allegedly involved in illegal oil bunkering have been arrested by the Nigerian Navy and handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Benin Zonal Office.
The suspects identified as Tamuno Abereniboye, John Gwuene, Simon President, Nice Bien, Daniel Aghovwieokpo, Prince Ogun, Jabu Kimidengiyefa, Daniel People and Olawale Bello were arrested by Nigerian Navy Ship Zaria around Escravos for Illegal trans-shipment of about 50,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automative Gas Oil, AGO.
Captain AV Kujoh who represented NNS Delta while handing over the suspects to the anti-graft agency in Warri, urged the EFCC to carry out further investigations and ensure that those found culpable are brought to book.
