The Nigerian Navy has intercepted a fibre boat carrying around 4,000 litres of suspected Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in the Lagos waters.
Personnel from the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft carried out the operation in the early hours of Saturday, 11 October 2025, near Commodore Pool within the Atlas Cove area.
During a press briefing on Thursday, NNS Beecroft’s Executive Officer, Captain Idongesit Udoessien, confirmed the interception on behalf of the Commander, Commodore Paul Nimmyel.
He explained that the Navy detected the boat through its Maritime Domain Awareness facility, known as the Falcon Eye Alignment, which allows real-time monitoring of activities along the coastline.
“Our patrol team stationed at Tarkwa Bay intercepted a fibre boat loaded with about 4,000 litres of a product suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil. The suspects abandoned the boat and fled upon sighting our patrol team,” Captain Udoessien stated.
He added that the seized product had been handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, for further investigation.
Captain Udoessien noted that the interception reflected the directive of the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, to maintain a credible presence across Lagos waterways.
“This operation forms part of our ongoing effort to rid the maritime environment of all forms of economic sabotage and crime,” he said.
He warned those engaged in oil theft and other illegal maritime activities to desist or face severe consequences.
“We will not relent in our pursuit of criminal elements operating within our area of responsibility. NNS Beecroft will continue to intensify surveillance, patrols, and intelligence-driven missions to deny criminals the freedom to operate in Lagos waters,” he added.
The officer reaffirmed the Navy’s commitment to sustaining its operations to ensure safety and promote socio-economic activities along Nigeria’s maritime corridors.