Police bust illegal petroleum refining site in Edo, arrest two suspects
The police say they have raided an illegal petroleum refining site in Agbor junction, Benin City, Edo State.
A statement signed by Force Spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi on Sunday said the operation was carried out by the IGP special task force on petroleum and illegal bunkering on September 7.
Mr Adejobi said two suspects, Chinedu Iyanabor, 18, and Sunday Iyagbesun, 52, were arrested at the site.
Recovered from the site are three empty DAF trucks, 31 immobile surface tanks – 7 of which were loaded with an unspecified quantity of petroleum products, Mr Adejobi said.
The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, has consequently tasked the special enforcement unit to clamp down on the economic saboteurs with every necessary asset.
The arrested suspects will also be charged to court at the conclusion of investigation, the police spokesman noted.
On April 7, 2022, more than 100 people lost their lives in a fire disaster at an illegal petroleum refinery in Egbema community in Imo.
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
LG Election: OYSIEC extends deadline for party primaries to August 5
The chairman said the decision was necessary to accommodate all registered political parties.
Africa
Gunmen kill five people in South Africa
According to the police, the suspects fled the scene and have not yet been arrested.
Africa
Chad moves to withdraw from ICC over alleged bias against Africa
The ICC, based in The Hague, comprises 125 member states, including 33 African nations.
Economy
FCMB Group reports 99% pre-tax profit growth with ₦157 billion in H1 2026
Annualised Earnings Per Share (EPS) increased to ₦4.23 in the first half of 2026 from ₦3.96.
NationWide
Stop dreaming of victory you never had, presidency knocks Obi over rigging claim in 2023
Them presidential spokesperson accused Mr Obi of delusion.
States
Attack on PVC collection centre will not derail Osun governorship election: INEC
Mr Oketola said that the incident had been formally reported to the police.
