The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 500 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), suspected to be illegally attained and substances suspected to be cannabis during an operation conducted on Monday, 24th August, in Folu Community, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
The operation, which was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lekki, was revealed to form a part of efforts to curb the illegal trade and storage of petroleum products and the proliferation of illicit drugs within the base’s area of operations.
According to the Nigerian Navy, the Force upholds its commitment to disrupting activities which pose a threat to national economic interests, public safety and security.
“The Nigerian Navy remains committed to disrupting activities that threaten national economic interests, public safety and security within its area of operations.”
The Director of Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, explained that the recovered illegally attained products were secured and transported to base to be investigated further, with action to be taken in accordance with lawful processes.
He added that the latest interception formed part of the Navy’s ongoing efforts to tackle the illegal movement and storage of petroleum products and other illicit activities along the nation’s waterways and coastal communities.