NSCDC Arrests One, Recovers 36,000 Litres Of Suspected Adulterated AGO
Operatives of the Anti-Vandalism Squad of the Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Anambra State Command on Tuesday, 7th December 2021, at about 11:30 am, arrested one Abdulraman Ahmed, aged 37, of Rigasa Igebi LGA of Kaduna State in Ihiala, Ihiala LGA of Anambra State, and recovered approximately 36,000 litres of suspected adulterated AGO loaded in a tanker with registration no: KNC 406 YD.
The Corps Public Relations Officer, DSC Edwin Okadigbo, who disclosed this in a statement, revealed that the Anti Vandal team had earlier, been intimated of the activities of the syndicates who specialize in transporting suspected adulterated products into and around the State.
He said the team as a follow up to the tip-off, apprehended the suspect in Ihiala while transporting approximately thirty-six thousand litres (36,000) of Adulterated Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).
Reacting to the incident, the State Commandant of NSCDC, Commandant Everestus Chimezie Obiyo reiterated his directive to the Anti-Vandalism team to flush out vandals and those illegally transporting Petroleum Products in the state.
He also directed the suspect to be transferred to Command’s Investigation and Intelligence Department for diligent investigation and prosecution
Commandant Obiyo noted the war against oil bunkering requires the cooperation of the public in other to sustain the fight against illegal dealings and transportation of adulterated petroleum products in and around Anambra State.
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