Operatives of the Nigerian military on Monday, set ablaze a vessel caught loading illegal crude oil in Delta State.
The vessel was apprehended by men of the Tantita Security Services Limited, owned by former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo.
The vessel named MT Deima with International Maritime Organisation (IMO) number 7210525, was arrested by Tompolo’s Tantita men while loading illegal crude oil, along the the Escravos river in the state.
The vessel was earlier moved to a non-residential area prior to it’s combustion by the military.
Meanwhile, Tantita Security Services Limited had earlier announced the discovery of 58 tappings at various points on the government pipelines.
The tappings were discovered in Delta and Bayelsa states.
The ex-militant leader also revealed he has been receiving threat messages from the illegal bunkers.
