EFCC, navy seek closer collaboration against oil bunkering, vandalism
By Andrew Orolua, Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Navy on Monday resolved to work closely in tackling illegal oil bunkering and vandalization of oil installations in the Niger Delta region.
The need for a very close working relationship was canvassed when the Deputy Zonal Head of the EFCC, Uyo zonal office, Alex Ebbah led a team of detectives on a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Jubilee, Ikot Abasi.
Ebbah while conveying the warm greetings of the acting chairman of the EFCC, thanked the commander for the cordial working relationship between the EFCC and the navy against illegal oil bunkers in the region.
He assured the navy that the commission was available and prepared to collaborate with it to check the menace of illegal oil bunkering in the region, adding that “we seek your assistance, collaboration and continuous working relationship.”
Commodore M.K. Unurhiere expressed delight over the visit which he noted was happening barely within two weeks of his resumption at the command.
He assured the commission of a better communication and working relationship that will help the navy and EFCC eliminate vandalization of oil installations and illicit trade in petroleum products.
Unurhiere said that the command’s recently arrested 28 suspects involved in various forms of illegal oil bunkering in petroleum products. He said the suspects will be handed over to the commission for further investigation and prosecution.
