NSCDC arrests 8, impounds 80,000 litres of adulterated petroleum products
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NSCDC arrests 8, impounds 80,000 litres of adulterated petroleum products

‘The suspects were transporting 40,000 litres of suspected adulterated petroleum product’

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State has arrested eight suspects with two trucks loaded with 80,000 litres each of suspected adulterated petroleum product.

State Commandant, Isidore Chikere who disclosed this in a press briefing on Friday said the suspects were arrested based on water tight surveillance mounted by the Anti-Vandalism Squad. 

He said the move was in continuation of the Command’s determination to rid the state of adulterated petroleum products.

He said, “On October 5, 2022 at about 1930hrs , the command Anti-Vandalism Squad intercepted and arrested four suspects namely, Ahmed Luka ‘m’ , Mohammed Sani ‘m’ , John Sari ‘m’ and Ali Ahmed Jafara ‘ m’ all from Nasarawa State at Immigration Junction Awka.

“The suspects were transporting 40,000 litres of suspected adulterated petroleum product in a truck with registeration number, Nasarawa KRV 825 XB.

“Also on October 6,  2022 at about 1300hrs the Anti-Vandalism Squad intercepted and arrested four suspects namely, Jerry Agar ‘m’ Nasarawa State, Christian Atser ‘m’ from Benue State, James Tersoo ‘m’ Fri Benue State and Silas Motoko ‘m’ from Kwara State.

“The suspects were intercepted while transloading 40,000 litres of suspected adulterated petroleum product from a truck with registeration number; Bauchi BAU 595 XR at Umuokpu Awka.’

Chikere disclosed that one long hose and one pumping machine were recovered from the suspects, adding that samples of both trucks have been sent for further examination while investigation continued.

While reiterating that all illegal transportation of petroleum product would not be tolerated under his watch, the NSCDC boss warned those engaging in this illegal act to either turn a new leaf or relocate outside the State.

He appreciated the operational support of the Commandant General, Dr. Abubakar Ahmed Audi which has restored public confidence on NSCDC.

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