NSCDC nabs two persons over adulterated diesel in Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspects conveying 50,000 litres of suspected adulterated diesel in Anambra.
The two suspects are Samuel Ifeanyichukwu Oduche, 39, from Ndiagu Amechi Awkunanaw and Emeka Agu, 35, from Oduma, Aninri, all in Enugu State.
A statement issued on Monday by Edwin Okadigbo, the spokesperson for NSCDC Anambra Command, said the duo were apprehended by men of the anti-vandalism squad of the corps on September 24 in Awka.
He added that the suspects were arrested along the Enugu/Onitsha expressway while conveying the product in a truck with registration number Benue MKA 806 ZF.
Mr Okadigbo said the preliminary investigation indicated that the suspects have been in the illicit oil business for some time.
He said the state commandant, Isidore Chikere, had ordered the intelligence and investigation department to conduct further investigation on the matter.
He said the suspects would be charged in court at the end of the investigation.
The commandant reiterated the commitment of the corps to protecting the nation’s oil and gas investments and other critical infrastructures.
(NAN)
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