JTF arrests 10 suspected oil thieves in Bayelsa

November 16:

The Joint Military Task Force in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, says it has arrested 10 suspected crude oil thieves in Bayelsa State.
A statement by Coordinator, Joint Media Campaign Centre, JTF, Lt.-Col. Mustapha Anka, said on Sunday that the arrest was made on the waterways of Brass near Nigerian Agip Oil Company Terminal.
Anka said the arrest was effected following a tip off that a vessel christened MV SKYE laden with substances suspected to be stolen crude oil.
He said the oil was illegally siphoned from MV CERGEN – D and MT ELIMINA earlier arrested for illegal oil bunkering.
Anka said, “However, JTF operatives on oil thieves monitoring team intercepted MV SKYE and 10 suspected oil thieves that perpetrated the dastardly act.
“The vessels MV SKYE and the 10 suspected thieves are currently in the custody of the JTF for preliminary investigation.
“Thereafter, the suspect and vessel used for the illegal act will be handed over to the appropriate prosecuting agency.”
JTF spokesperson said the Commander, JTF, Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Atewe’s zero tolerance for oil bunkering, pipeline vandalism and other sundry crimes in the Niger Delta will be strictly adhered to.
He further said the JTF commander said that all oil thieves would be prosecuted accordingly.


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