BREAKING: Tompolo’s Tantita intercepts another vessel escorted by Naval officials with stolen crude oil in Delta creek
Operatives of Tanita Security Services Nigeria Limited which is private security contractor of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited have intercepted a vessel loaded with crude oil suspected to be stolen.
The vessel, MT PRAISEL, was being escorted by a Navy gunboat in the creeks of Delta state.
However, the Tantita operatives stood their ground with the backing of the National Security Adviser and the Chief of Naval Staff and have taken the suspicious vessel into custody.
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The incident occurred on August 2, 2023, in the Koko area of Delta State. The Tantita operatives were said to be conducting a routine patrol when they spotted the vessel.
The vessel, according to findings was flying a Togolese flag, but the operatives had intelligence that it was carrying stolen crude oil.
It was learnt that when the Tantita operatives attempted to board the vessel, they were met with resistance from the Navy boat.
It was learnt that the Navy commander escorting the vessel threatened to deal decisively with the Tantita operatives, but they refused to back down.
The NSA and the CNS were said to have been contacted, and they gave the Tantita operatives the authorization.
More to follow…
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