Navy intercepts illicit petroleum products, drugs in Lekki

August 27, 2026

By: Kingsley Omonobi

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted 500 litres of products suspected to be illegally sourced Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and substances believed to be Cannabis sativa during an operation in Folu Community, Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State

This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Director, Naval Information, Navy Captain Abiodun Folorunsho

Folorunsho said the operation was carried out by personnel of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lekki as part of ongoing efforts to curb the illegal trade and storage of petroleum products, as well as the proliferation of illicit drugs within the Base’s area of operation

Navy intercepts illicit petroleum products, drugs in Lekki

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