By Harriet Tornguvan
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its clampdown on cross-border fuel smuggling with the interception of more than 6,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during a targeted operation along the Badagry-Ajara axis of Lagos State.
The operation, carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry, followed credible intelligence on the activities of suspected fuel smugglers operating within the area.
In a statement issued by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Abiodun Folorunsho, the Navy disclosed that the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to dismantle illegal fuel trafficking networks and curb the unauthorised movement of petroleum products through Nigeria’s border waterways.
According to the statement, naval operatives discovered about 240 jerrycans, each loaded with 25 litres of PMS, concealed and prepared for illegal transportation through the Badagry border routes.
The seized petroleum products were subsequently evacuated to FOB Badagry for further necessary action in line with established procedures.
The Navy noted that the successful operation reflects its sustained commitment to disrupting the logistics chain supporting trans-border smuggling, particularly the illegal diversion of petroleum products through maritime and littoral corridors.
It further reaffirmed its resolve to sustain operational pressure across strategic border areas and deny criminal elements the opportunity to exploit Nigeria’s maritime environment for economic sabotage.
