Nigerian Navy on Bribery Allegations Against Chief of Naval Staff
In a vehement response to recent allegations, the Nigerian Navy has categorically debunked reports claiming that Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), accepted over $170 million in bribes and was involved in a multi-billion naira contract splitting fraud within the past six months.
Rear Admiral AO Ayo-Vaughan, the naval spokesman, issued a statement on Saturday dismissing the publications as “untenable, baseless, and untrue.” Ayo-Vaughan attributed the reports to what he described as the machinations of oil thieves and disgruntled elements seeking to tarnish the reputation of the CNS.
The statement acknowledged a coordinated effort to discredit the office and the person of the CNS, pointing to the Navy’s intensified efforts to combat crude oil theft and illegal activities in the maritime domain. It suggested that the recent successes in curbing oil theft had unnerved a cartel that believed itself immune to confrontation.
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“The cartel hitherto believed no individual could confront its ranks. Fortunately, the recent achievements of the NN in this regard have put them on their heels, hence the resort to cheap blackmail,” the statement noted.
Emphasizing the Navy’s commitment to upholding maritime security, the statement declared that legitimate businesses in the maritime domain would continue to thrive seamlessly despite the distractions. It underscored that the Navy’s resolve to confront criminals and safeguard the nation’s economy would not be swayed by unfounded allegations.
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“The security and economy of the Nation are greater than any group of persons that think they must continue to drain the country,” the statement concluded.
As the Nigerian Navy maintains its stance, the controversy surrounding the allegations against Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla continues to unfold, with heightened attention on the ongoing efforts to combat oil theft and maritime crimes in the region.
