Navy Seizes 6,000 Liters of Smuggled Fuel in Lagos

By Kingsley Omonobi

The Nigerian Navy has stepped up its campaign against cross‑border fuel smuggling, seizing more than 6,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) during a focused operation along the Badagry‑Ajara corridor in Lagos State.

Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the Navy’s Director of Information, said on Wednesday that the seizure was carried out by personnel from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry after receiving intelligence on smuggler activity in the region.

“The mission formed part of ongoing efforts to disrupt illegal fuel trafficking routes and restrict the movement of petroleum products through unauthorized border corridors,” Folorunsho said.

“During the operation, naval personnel discovered about 240 jerry‑cans of 25‑litre PMS concealed and prepared for illegal movement through the Badagry border waterways.”

“The products were subsequently recovered and evacuated to FOB Badagry for further necessary action in accordance with established procedures.”

“The operation highlights the Nigerian Navy’s sustained focus on dismantling the logistics chain supporting trans‑border smuggling activities, particularly the illegal diversion of petroleum products through maritime and littoral routes.”

“The Nigerian Navy remains committed to maintaining operational pressure across strategic border corridors and denying criminal networks the freedom to exploit the maritime environment for economic sabotage.”

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