The Nigerian Military on Wednesday stated two troopers accused of stealing armoured cables on the Dangote refinery are at present in custody.

The troopers had entered the ability on Sunday in an Acura jeep however had been caught on the firm’s major gate with 897 armoured cables that had been reduce to dimension.

Reacting in an announcement on Wednesday, the Director Military Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, described the incident as “completely unacceptable and extremely regrettable”.

He disclosed that the 2 troopers had been in custody.

The assertion learn, “The Nigerian Military is deeply involved in regards to the alleged involvement of two of its personnel in a reported case of theft on the Dangote Refinery in Lagos.

“This act of criminality, which was prevented by the proactive intervention of vigilant troops and personal safety operatives on responsibility on the refinery, is completely unacceptable and extremely regrettable. It doesn’t, subsequently, signify the ethics and values of the NA. The 2 suspects have been recognized and are at present underneath custody.”

Onyema stated the troopers had been employed by a contractor recognized as Sensible.

He famous that in keeping with preliminary carried out within the incident revealed that Sensible knowledgeable the troopers that he wanted to retrieve some cables that had been left behind on the facility.

Onyema added that once they bought there, Sensible sensed hassle, then excused himself and left the scene.

He stated, “Preliminary investigation reveals that the 2 suspects had been employed by a civilian contractor merely recognized as Mr Sensible, who claimed he needed to get better some Armoured cables he had left behind on the refinery’s premises. Unknown to the troopers, the stated contractor, sensing hassle as they approached the safety submit, excused himself from the automobile and bolted, leaving them behind.”

Onyema added that additional investigation was underway to find out the extent of the troopers’ involvement within the matter.

He stated, “Additional investigations are ongoing to totally confirm the depth of culpability of the apprehended troopers. Moreover, the stolen cables have been recovered and are in secure custody. The NA is working intently with the administration of the Dangote Refinery to make sure an intensive investigation into this unlucky incident.

“The NA needs to reassure most people that acceptable disciplinary measures can be meted out to the culprits, as no act of criminality might be condoned amongst its personnel.

“The NA stays steadfast in making certain that the important thing values of self-discipline and integrity are adequately entrenched amongst its personnel. We will additionally proceed to domesticate and promote dedication and a tradition of accountability and moral behaviours inside our ranks.”