As part of its sustained efforts to combat crime within the maritime sector, the Western Ports Authority Police Command, says it has handled a total of 22 criminal cases as reflected in its crime statistics for the months of March, May, and June 2025 while also investigating property losses valued at over ₦221 million during the period.
According to crime statistics exclusively obtained by Shipping Position Daily from the Ports Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Western Command and signed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the department, DCP Mohammed Amabua Ashe, over the three-month period, the department recorded a total of 22 cases, leading to the arrest of 23 suspects involved in various incidents within its jurisdiction.
The month of March, 2025 witnessed seven reported cases with five suspects arrested in connection with various offenses. Of these cases, four were charged to court, with four suspects awaiting trial, while three cases remained under investigation. The total value of properties lost, stolen, or damaged during the period was put at ₦10,963,270. However, no property was recovered during investigations.
In May 2025, the command recorded six criminal cases and arrested 15 suspects. Three of the cases were charged to court, and 14 of the suspects were remanded, awaiting trial. The remaining three cases were still under investigation at the time of reporting.
The losses incurred in terms of stolen or damaged property for the month stood at ₦37,810,000. As with the previous month, there was no recorded recovery of property during investigations.
However, the month of June saw the highest number of cases, with a total of nine incidents reported and three suspects arrested. Out of these, only two cases were taken to court, and two suspects were awaiting trial. Seven cases remained under active investigation.
June also recorded the highest property losses within the three-month period, amounting to ₦172,385,000, with no recovered items noted in the course of investigations.
In all instances, the report confirmed that none of the cases was adjourned due to actions by the police or defence counsel. All adjournments were solely at the instance of the court.
DCP Mohammed Amabua Ashe reaffirmed the commitment of the Western Ports to diligently investigate all reported cases, while working closely with the judiciary to ensure the prosecution of offenders and the maintenance of law and order within the port environment.
