The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny has arrested a man allegedly found in possession of a locally made pistol, ammunition and suspected hard drugs during a late-night patrol along the Bonny–Bodo Road in Rivers State.
The arrest, according to a statement by the Base Operations Officer, Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Almustapha, occurred at about 11:23pm on January 30, 2026.
Naval personnel on routine patrol reportedly noticed a lone individual standing on a bridge along the road and subjected him to a search.
The suspect, identified as Jonah Mark, was found with a locally fabricated pistol, one cartridge, substances suspected to be methamphetamine and other hard drugs, as well as personal items contained in a school bag.
The suspect and recovered items were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Bonny Division, for further investigation and possible prosecution.
FOB Bonny said the operation is part of its sustained efforts to curb criminal activities, illegal bunkering, militancy and crude oil theft, while safeguarding critical infrastructure and commercial routes within its area of responsibility.
The Navy also called on residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information to help reduce crime in the area.
