Nigerian Navy (NN) Friday handed over two suspects and a vessel, MT REDEEMER to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for lack of proper documentation.

The suspects were arrested on August 28, last year by naval operatives on suspicion of carrying out illegal activity but at the end of investigation, the NN said nothing incriminating was found on them.

According to the Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Commordore Abraham Adaji said the suspects, Ale John, 41 and Alex Adeleye, 33, were left onboard the vessel since last year to allow for proper investigation, adding that they were being handed over to NIMASA for further investigation.

Continuing, Adaji said the vessel constituted serious threat, not only to maritime safety but also to security of the Nigerian Port and the waterways.

In his remark, NIMASA’s Director of Safety, Femowei Abel, said the agency would do the needful and get to the root of the matter.

The suspects, who claimed they were involved in legitimate business, stated that they usually buy petroleum product in Warri and sell in Lagos.

They claimed that since their arrest, the owner has not contacted them, adding that the Captain, Owolabi who escaped arrest has also not been in touch.