A statement signed by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Christian Ezekobe said «The raid is in continuation of the Chief of the Naval Staff's strong resolve to stamp out all forms of crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, illegal refineries and other unwholesome activities that have impacted negatively on the security and economic development of Nigeria. (securitykingng.org)
He said, «As we support the current government in fighting the scourge called corruption, we must not forget or fail to ask questions on how over N5.8 trillion is being siphoned by a disguise of oil theft under the immediate past administration. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
He also told his guest that Germany could help curb oil theft in Nigeria through assistance in the areas of equipment, training and sharing of intelligence with the Nigerian Navy. (punchng.com)