Navy Intercepts Illegal Mining Boats, Arrests 13 Suspects In Bayelsa

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted two wooden boats allegedly transporting illegally mined black sand in Bayelsa State and arrested 13 suspects in connection with the operation.
The Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.
He said the operation marked another success in the Navy’s efforts to curb illegal exploitation of Nigeria’s natural resources.
According to him, the operation was carried out by the Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO following credible intelligence on the movement of boats suspected to be involved in illegal mining activities.
He explained that the intelligence indicated the boats were operati...