In continuation of the Command’s determination to rid the state of adulterated petroleum products, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State, has intercepted two trucks loaded with 40,000 litres each of suspected adulterated petroleum products.
Addressing newsmen at the State Command Headquarters Awka, Commandant Chikere said the suspects were arrested based on water-tight surveillance mounted by the Anti-Vandalism Squad.
A statement by the State Command Public Relations Officer, DSC Okadigbo Edwin, 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 transporting 40,000 litres of suspected adulterated petroleum product in a truck with registration number, Nasarawa KRV 825 XB.
According to the statement, 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 while trans-loading 40,000 litres of suspected adulterated petroleum product from a truck with registration number; Bauchi BAU 595 XR at Umuokpu Awka. Exhibits recovered from them included one long hose and one pumping machine.
He said, samples of both trucks have been sent for further examination while the investigation continues and if the suspects are found culpable will be charged to court.
Commandant Chikere who re-echoed that under his watch all illegal transportation of petroleum products will not be tolerated, 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 in NSCDC.
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