Nigerian Navy Ship Delta on Tuesday disclosed that there was a noticeable discount within the fee of crude oil theft and different maritime crimes within the Niger Delta.
The late NNS Delta Commander, Commodore Chindo Yahaya, at a farewell parade organized in his honor on the Warri Naval Base, particularly said that unfavourable developments have “decreased drastically within the areas of operations.”
Highlights of the occasion included the signing of the handover notes, the reducing/elevating of the pennant, the presentation of the unit flag and the inauguration of a parking zone on the base.
Additionally current had been representatives from the assorted navy and paramilitary companies, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Security Company, amongst others.
Yahaya recalled that he assumed workplace because the thirteenth Commander of NNS Delta on Might 2, 2023, noting that regardless of quite a few challenges, his tenure had seen resounding successes within the areas of operations; together with the destruction of unlawful refineries and the arrest of sea pirates/robbers.
He alleged that the bottom's anti-petroleum theft officers apprehended a number of suspects with offenses bordering on crude oil theft and improper documentation, including that some vessels had been additionally apprehended and subsequently handed over to the anti-graft bureau and different related authorities for applicable prosecution . throughout his time period of workplace.
He confirmed that the NNS Delta has additionally participated in a number of clearance operations and workout routines in keeping with the bottom's mandate to safe the maritime setting to advertise financial actions.
He stated, “I’m happy to tell you that our collective efforts and dedication have resulted in a commendable discount in crude oil theft and different maritime crimes.
“The Base's anti-theft operations have achieved success in destroying unlawful refining websites in our areas of operations.
“In the course of the reporting interval, the Base destroyed a number of unlawful refining websites and storage services containing stolen crude oil and illegally refined automated gasoline oil.
“As well as, from Might 2023 up to now, the bottom has accomplished roughly 21,630 hours of patrolling, ensuing within the deactivation of unlawful refining websites and the processing of stolen crude oil.”
Yahaya added that the deployment of swamp buggies had efficiently discouraged unlawful bunkering operations within the operational areas.
He famous: “The final swamp buggy operations we carried out between August 20 and September 23, 2023, recovered a complete of roughly 105,000 liters of stolen crude oil and 18,000 liters of illegally refined AGO.
“That is certainly a testomony to the commendable efficiency of this Base through the interval below overview.
“For this, I’m sincerely grateful for the dedication and dedication of all officers and sailors on the bottom. I’ve urged you to increase the identical and extra to the brand new commander.”
He then recommended the Delta State Authorities, the navy and paramilitary companies throughout the NNS Delta Operation Areas for his or her help, simply as he acknowledged the cooperation and synergy among the many companies as a significant component in sustaining peace within the areas from the bottom. of operations.
He charged the bottom's officers, sailors and civilian workers to stay loyal, targeted and decided within the discharge of their duties, in keeping with the CNS strategic pointers.
He additionally requested for his or her continued self-discipline, perseverance and compliance with all current guidelines and rules governing their conduct as officers and sailors of the Nigerian Navy.
The brand new Commander of NNS Delta, Commodore Muhsin Abba, whereas addressing journalists, assured that personnel can be inspired to discharge their duties in keeping with the mandates of the Nigerian Navy.
He stated: “They have to be disciplined, obedient and dependable and never cooperate with anybody who undermines the nation's financial actions.
“As you already know, oil is the mainstay of our financial system and something that may hinder the manufacturing of oil inside our areas of exercise might be stopped.
“We’ll be certain that the mandate is applied to the perfect of our potential.”
