In a bid to tackle crude oil theft and bring it to an end, the Nigerian Navy (NN) Thursday said it had acquired Israeli-installed mass civil surveillance system known as Falcon Eye.

This system, they said, would enable it monitor and track suspected crude oil thieves and other sea criminals within the country’s territorial waters.

Speaking at the inaugural lecture of officers’ long course organised by the Nigerian Naval Ship (NNS) QUORRA, former Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Francis Akpan (rtd), said the system would assist in monitoring, tracking and collating maritime activities to protect national interest.

He also said the Falcon Eye system would enable the force monitor the movement of vessels within the country’s territorial waters and the Gulf of Guinea, and enable them to track such vessels and ultimately arrest them.

Speaking in the capacity of a guest lecturer at the ceremony, Akpan also said the system would analyse and share information with stakeholders to enable them have a better understanding of maritime security issues.

Stressing that maritime security is the responsibility of major stakeholders within the maritime community, he said:“The Falcon Eye will provide a centre where the activities within the exclusive economic zone would be monitored.

“Those who contravene such laws would be identified and the agency that is responsible to ensure that those who act with impunity are sanctioned would be in a position to act immediately.”

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The problem with theft in Nigeria is not about the systems in place but about the persons operating the systems.

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While that may be true , there are thefts operators won't be aware of

On my scale , tht's a good idea

abitex577:
The problem with theft in Nigeria is not about the systems in place but about the persons operating the systems.

People deceiving people

militant shld beware now

Buhari is planning to exterminate the hardworking people of the SS and SE. Why didn't he send the weapons to the north ravaged by BH?? Let a single gunshot strike a ND youth and we will burn this country to the ground!!

Such a pity

omenka:
Buhari is planning to exterminate the hardworking people of the SS and SE. Why didn't he send the weapons to the north ravaged by BH?? Let a single gunshot strike a ND youth and we will burn this country to the ground!!

omenka:
Buhari is planning to exterminate the hardworking people of the SS and SE. Why didn't he send the weapons to the north ravaged by BH?? Let a single gunshot strike a ND youth and we will burn this country to the ground!!

rotflmao

This sarcasm strong gan

omenka:
Buhari is planning to exterminate the hardworking people of the SS and SE. Why didn't he send the weapons to the north ravaged by BH?? Let a single gunshot strike a ND youth and we will burn this country to the ground!!

..... solid behind u bro ...though you fight physically am fighting in spirit

Is not just about acquiring it, is about using it.

Is it not the same navy personals involved in the oil theft that will operate the so called surveillance system.

The earlier people realize that Nigeria can't be fixed, the better we go our different ways.

omenka:
Buhari is planning to exterminate the hardworking people of the SS and SE. Why didn't he send the weapons to the north ravaged by BH?? Let a single gunshot strike a ND youth and we will burn this country to the ground!!

A chronic masturbator trying to sound intelligent. Who would have guessed? Epic fail!

Makes alot of sense than wasting billions on some militants Jonathan was paying to guard the pipeline and yet bunkering was all time high.
if we are to go by what was publish some few days ago that we Ayeni, madueke and jonathan was involved fradulent deals inwhich NNPC was paying their frontiers and companies for using ships to transport crude to refineries instead of the regular pipeline channel.
You wonder then what Tompolo was being paid for?
To guard an empty pipeline?

omenka:
Buhari is planning to exterminate the hardworking people of the SS and SE. Why didn't he send the weapons to the north ravaged by BH?? Let a single gunshot strike a ND youth and we will burn this country to the ground!!

They bought a Falcon Eye system. what will this do in the north. is there a sea in the north?