By Miriam Humbe
The Nigerian Navy has sustained its efforts to combat smuggling and other cross-border crimes along Nigeria’s maritime borders, with Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry intercepting 364 bags of foreign parboiled rice suspected to have been smuggled into the country.
Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, the
Director Naval Information disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday.
The seizures followed a series of intelligence-led operations conducted by personnel of FOB BADAGRY within its Area of Operations.
The operations further demonstrate the Nigerian Navy’s continued contribution to protecting Nigeria’s maritime borders and safeguarding national economic interests.
The seized consignment, comprising 302 good bags and 62 damaged bags, was formally handed over to the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, on 18 August 2026 at FOB BADAGRY Jetty, in accordance with extant regulations and established procedures.
The successful interception and subsequent handover underscore the importance of sustained collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and other government agencies in countering smuggling and other forms of cross-border criminality.
The Nigerian Navy remains committed to maintaining effective maritime security and supporting relevant agencies in protecting Nigeria’s territorial waters, borders and economic interests.
The Service enjoins members of the public and maritime stakeholders to provide credible information that can assist security agencies in preventing and disrupting criminal activities within Nigeria’s maritime environment.
