Nigerian Navy Busts Smuggling Ring, Seizes 13,800 Litres of Petrol & Rice in Badagry

In a major anti-smuggling operation, the Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry has confiscated 13,800 litres of petrol and 71 bags of foreign rice. 

The seizures occurred between March 7 and 14 during intelligence-led patrols targeting smuggling routes along the Badagry creeks.

Navy Captain Oyeleye Omotayo confirmed that a March 14 operation resulted in the interception of smugglers at 2:54 a.m. while transporting goods for illegal export. 

Although the suspects initially evaded water patrols, the Navy’s land patrol team recovered 71 bags of foreign rice at 3:30 a.m. The smugglers fled upon sighting security forces.

Later that day, naval intelligence led to the discovery of 234 jerry cans (5,850 litres) of petrol hidden near Bollington Beach, a known smuggling hub. 

Further crackdowns on March 7-8 saw another 7,770 litres of petrol seized from two filling stations and Tongeji Island.

Captain Omotayo reaffirmed the Navy’s commitment to eradicating smuggling, stating, “We will intensify patrols to safeguard Nigeria’s economic interests.” Authorities are investigating the smugglers’ identities to prevent future illegal activities.

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