The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Zonal Command, said it has begun the investigation of eight people over alleged illegal oil bunkering activities in Akwa Ibom State.
EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo, yesterday.
Oyewale, who did not name the suspects, said they were caught dealing in petroleum products without appropriate licensing.
He said the suspects were arrested by the Nigeria Navy Ship, Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, on February 23, while on onboard a wooden boat, MV Jasmine.
“They were arrested in a boat laden with 30,000 litres of petroleum products suspected to be crude, stored in four plastic tanks,” he said.
The spokesman said the suspects and the exhibits were handed over to the commission on April 3 by the Commanding Officer, FOB, Ibaka, Capt. Uche Aneke.
Oyewale pledged the commitment of the commission to carry out a thorough investigation on the matter.