NSCDC uncovers !llegal refinery in Abia state and arrested two suspects
The Abia State Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has uncovered an !llegal refinery in Isiala Ihie community in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area of Abia State.
The command also arrested two suspects in the area and discovered large quantities of petroleum products suspected to have been tapped from a nearby vand@lized petroleum pipeline.
This statement was disclosed on Wednesday, November 26, 2024, by the Public Relations Officer of the Abia State Command of NSCDC, Doreen Udugwu, He said the arrest was made by the Crack Squad when it uncovered an !llegal refinery hidden in the forest of Isiala Ihie community.
During the operation, large quantities of petroleum products at various stages of processing were seized by the crack squad.
While addressing journalists in his office, November 27, the commandant of NSCDC in Abia State, Akinsola Aderemi, disclosed that further investigations would be carried out to identify and apprehend all individuals involved in the act.
He noted that the busting of the !llegal refinery and arrest of the suspects were in line with the directive of the Commandant General of NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, to fight against !llegal bunk3ring.
Akinsola said the Abia State Command will spare no effort in ensuring that the state remains safe and secure for all law-abiding citizens.
He further called upon the public to collaborate with NSCDC by providing credible intelligence that would help arrest cr!minals.
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