By Patrick Idowu
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has smashed an underground oil operation in Abuja, uncovering seven illegal oil dumps and arresting seven suspects in a sweeping raid across Jahi and Katampe districts.
The operation, executed by the CG Special Intelligence Squad, followed a tip-off and was personally ordered by NSCDC Commandant General Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, as part of a nationwide crackdown on oil theft.
National Public Relations Officer, CSC Afolabi Babawale, revealed that the operation yielded a cache of illegally stored diesel and equipment used in refining and distribution.
“We received credible intelligence and moved in swiftly,” said CG SIS Commander, AS Dandaura. “Five illegal dumps were discovered immediately during our first strike.”
The arrested suspects include Akande Olusola, Anas Usman, Jonathan Onekutu, Uchenna Kelechi, Chukwuma Solomon, Monday Israel, and a man identified only as Bello.
Among the exhibits recovered were more than a dozen trucks, cars, tankers, over 20 surface tanks filled with suspected diesel, peddler tankers without heads, counting machines, pumping equipment, containers, and a Mikano generator.
Dandaura confirmed that prosecution will follow due process and serve as a strong warning.
“We are committed to dismantling these criminal networks and restoring order,” he said.
The suspects will be charged in court after full investigation.
