The Akwa Ibom State Marine Police has successfully arrested two suspects for unlawful possession of petroleum products and economic sabotage.
In a press release signed by DSP Timfon John,
Police Public Relations Officer
Akwa Ibom State Police command, the operation took place on August 2, 2025, at approximately 0530 hours, in the Okposo waterway within the Mbo Local Government Area.
Acting on a credible intelligence, the Marine Police mobilized two gunboats to the location where a large wooden boat was sighted, laden with what is suspected to be stolen crude oil. The vessel was reportedly sailing towards the maritime border between Nigeria and the Republic of Cameroon.
The swift action of the Marine Police led to the apprehension of two suspects and the recovery of the boat and its contents. The petroleum product is believed to have been stolen from the weir head of an oil pipeline.
The press release also added that Investigation is ongoing.
