NSCDC uncovers five illegal crude oil dumps, arrests seven suspects in Abuja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered five illegal crude oil dumps in Abuja’s Jahi/Katampe axis.
This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday.
The NSCDC also confirmed the arrest of seven suspects linked to the illegal production and distribution of crude oil.
The NSCDC said the commandant general’s special intelligence squad also recovered trucks loaded with stolen automotive gas oil from the suspects.
The corps said one white truck with three compartments fully loaded with 45,000 litres of diesel with an unverifiable waybill was seen at the illegal dump, along with four Mercedes Benz short peddler trucks and several other impounded vehicles.
Pumping machines, hoses, Mikano generator, 23 surface metallic constructed tanks with some containing large quantities of suspected diesel and container shelter, and other exhibits were also impounded.
The NSCDC said the arrests made by the CG’s SIS showcased the FRSC’s dedication to relentlessly cracking down on crude oil thieves across the federation.
He said the suspects would be prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to other criminals.
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