Nigerian Navy Intercepts Two Ships Allegedly Stealing Crude Worth $8.7M

The Nigerian Navy has seized two vessels allegedly caught stealing crude oil worth an estimated $8.7 million. Officials confirmed the arrests of MT Mkpodu and MT Westaf AF, along with 26 crew members, during a midnight operation on April 8 in the Calabar/Akwa Ibom Joint Operation Area. The vessels were reportedly siphoning crude oil directly from a wellhead when intercepted, highlighting what the Navy described as a coordinated and intelligence-driven operation. The operation involved assets pro