Afrigather The Nigeria Safety and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has seized 20,000 litres of stolen crude oil and arrested 5 suspects in a significant operation in Abia State.
Performing on credible intelligence, the NSCDC’s Particular Intelligence Squad carried out a midnight raid within the Obuzor Asa space of Ukwa West, intercepting the suspects as they tried to flee with the stolen oil.
Afolabi Babawale, the NSCDC Nationwide Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest in an announcement launched on Monday.
In accordance with Babawale, the operation is a part of the NSCDC’s ongoing efforts to fight oil theft, following directives from Ahmed Audi Commandant Basic. Audi had just lately issued a mandate of zero tolerance for vandalism and crude oil theft, prompting intensified operations throughout oil-producing areas.
He reiterated the significance of defending Nigeria’s sources whereas adorning Appolos Dandaura, the CG SIS Commander, with a brand new rank.
Throughout the ceremony, Audi emphasised the numerous expectations positioned on the particular unit, stating, “To whom a lot is given, a lot is anticipated.”
Talking to reporters, Dandaura revealed that the squad’s intelligence-led operation led to the arrest of 5 suspects and the confiscation of crude oil siphoned from a vandalized pipeline within the Umielechi/Izam neighborhood of Abia State.
In accordance with him, the suspects tried to flee on bikes however have been apprehended within the raid.
“We acted swiftly on the intelligence at hand, and through the raid, we caught the suspects red-handed with crude oil packed in cellophane luggage,” Dandaura mentioned.
The arrested suspects—recognized as Daniel Augustine (20), Moses Friday (23), Igboshe Musua (42), Sadiq Yunusa (28), and Dozie Ugo (33)—have been present in possession of 20,000 litres of stolen oil, together with 4 bikes used of their operation.
The bikes included fashions corresponding to Dalong Tremendous Wolf, Qlink 150-ES, and Nasara Tremendous D-S 150.
Dandaura reaffirmed the squad’s dedication to defending Nigeria’s important nationwide infrastructure, stating, “We’ll proceed to pursue oil thieves and vandals with relentless dedication, as defending nationwide property stays our high precedence.”
