Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private security contractor affiliated with NNPC Limited, successfully intercepted a vessel weighing 3,000 tons loaded with approximately 119 barrels of suspected stol£n crude oil.
This operation occurred on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in the Ekeni Sea, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The vessel, identified as MT KALI with IMO N0. 8782800, was seized around 12:25 am and carried a crew of 12 members along with 13 community workers.
The vessel is securely held at Tantita Operational Base in Oporoza, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State.
Credit – GbaramatuVoice Reports.