The Nigerian Navy (NN) has reacted to the arrest of Motor Tanker (MT) PRAISEL by operatives of Tantita Security Service Nigeria Ltd (TSSL) in Koko, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. The vessel, MT Praisel, suspected to be laden with illegal crude oil and being accompanied by naval officers, was arrested Wednesday, August 2, by TSSNL operatives. “The publication further alleged that the vessel was escorted by a Nigerian Navy (NN) boat and it averred that TSSL’s operation had the backing of the National Security Adviser and Chief of the Naval Staff. “Accordingly, the NN directed the vessel to Forward Operating Base, ESCRAVOS anchorage, for further investigation of the product onboard. The samples of the product onboard MT PRAISEL were collected on Thursday 3 August 2023 by 5 agencies including NNPCL, NMDPRA and also TSSL in line with laid procedures for laboratory test and verification of the claim.

Source: Nigerian Tribune August 04, 2023 18:53 UTC