The warning comes amidst allegations that illegal bunkering activities in waters off West Africa could have “high level patronage” in Nigeria, leading to some sources “in fear for their lives” over saying too much.

A report from Norwegian security analyst Bergen Risk Solutions on the situation in waters off Benin highlights anecdotal evidence of the existence of a stretch of water off Delta State called ‘Togo Triangle’ where illegal ship-to-ship bunkering activities have allegedly been going on for years.

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