EFCC Press Release
Eleven suspected oil thieves and their vessel were on Monday June 16,
2014 handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,
for further investigation by the Nigerian Navy. The suspects and a
merchant tanker (MT PETROITTI), formerly known as MB VILVOORDER were
handed over to the EFCC by Lieutenant Commander O. C Odaja, who
represented the Commander of the Delta Naval Base, Warri. He said the
suspects were arrested aboard the vessel sometime in May, 2014, with
substances suspected to be crude oil.
The suspected oil thieves
include: Ephraim Akpan (the captain), Agadagba Ochuko, Clement Tommy,
Oyayefa Abonne and Bousou Kereotu. Others are: Dereye Harry, Lucky
Abonne, Dapo Obadare, Friday Ibude, Ebi Ekokeme and Vincent Elayegha.
Deputy Detective Superintendent Victor Ngwoke who received the suspects
and the vessels on behalf of the EFCC assured a diligent investigation
and possible prosecution of the suspects.
Wilson Uwujaren
Head, Media & Publicity
18th June, 2014
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