NSCDC parades eight dealers of adulterated petrol in Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested eight suspects allegedly dealing and transporting adulterated petroleum products in Awka.
Commandant Isdore Chikere, NSCDC Anambra, parading the suspects before Journalists on Friday in Awka, said the men were arrested on October 5 and October 6 in Awka.
He said his Anti-Vandals team arrested Ahmed Luka, John Sari, Mohammed Sani, and Ali Ahmed Jafara all from Nasarawa State at about 9.30 p.m. on October 5, at Immigration Junction, Awka, with truck conveying adulterated petroleum.
He said the following day at about 1:00 a.m., the team intercepted and arrested another four; Christian Atser, James Tersoo both from Benue, Jerry Agar (Nasarawa) and Silas Motoko, from Kwara at a filling station in Umuokpu Awka.
He explained that the suspects were transferring the fake product using a pumping machine at a filling station in Umuokpu Awka area.
The NSCDC official said that the team recovered two tankers; one marked Nasarawa: KRV 825 XB and another marked Bauchi: BAU595XR, carrying 40,000 litres of suspected adulterated petroleum products respectively.
Mr Chikere further said that one long hose, and a pumping machine were recovered from the suspects.
The NSCDC Commandant, who attributed the arrests to improved operational strategies put in place by the command, warned illegal petroleum dealers to relocate from the state.
“The NSCDC under my watch has intensified effort towards eradication of the menace of oil theft and economic sabotage of the federal government’s main revenue source,” he said.
Mr Chikere used the medium to appreciate Ahmed Audi, Commandant General (CG) of the Corps and Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra for their support.
“The three policy of “Rejig, Revamp and Reinvigorate of our CG and support we receive from Gov. Soludo and other sister agencies have placed officers and men of the corps on their toes to deliver on its mandate,” he said.
Mr Chikere who said that the suspects would be arraigned in court as soon as investigations are completed, adding that the command would continue to protect critical assets and infrastructures in the state.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Tinubu advised me never to negotiate with criminals, Gov Ododo says
“I don’t play with criminals, and I don’t negotiate with them. I can tell you that, as far as Kogi State is concerned, we don’t have a department for ransom payment,” he said.
Heading 1
U.S. has spent $37.5 billion on Iran war: Hegseth
“The estimate we have as of today is $37.5 billion,” Mr Hegseth said.
Lagos
Slain Lagos NURTW organising secretary buried amid tears
Mr Ajiboye died days after he was attacked by gunmen.
Africa
144 refugees, migrants dead, missing off Mauritania coast: UNHCR
“The refugees and migrants were reported dead or missing after attempting the perilous sea journey from West Africa towards Europe,” the agency said.
World
U.S. govt condemns Ortega’s ban on elections in Nicaragua
Mr Rubio urged the international community to rise against Mr Ortega’s dictatorship.
World
Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s top general after firing defence minister
Mr Syrskyi’s dismissal came days after Mr Zelensky fired Ukraine’s defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, a decision that sparked protests across the country.
