The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken decisive action against illegal bunkering activities in Ukwa East Local Government, Abia State. Led by the Commandant General\u2019s Special Intelligence Squad, the NSCDC operatives impounded 9,000 liters of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and dismantled an illegal bunkering site, including a large local pour-put boat used for conveying locally-refined petroleum products and a loading point. This operation is part of a renewed effort to combat the activities of economic saboteurs and ensure the integrity of Nigeria’s oil industry.<\/p>\n
The NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, highlighted the proactive nature of the operation, which was based on credible intelligence about ongoing oil bunkering activities in the Inhandu\/Ikwariator Riverside area of Ukwa East Council Area. Despite the perpetrators fleeing upon sighting the NSCDC operatives, the squad successfully uncovered the bunkering site where local refining of petroleum products had been taking place for an extended period. The seizure of AGO, discovery of hidden supplies in an uncompleted building, and the presence of vehicles loaded with the illicit substance underscore the scale of the operation and the determination of the NSCDC to tackle economic crimes.<\/p>\n
As investigations into the matter commence, the NSCDC’s Intelligence and Investigation department is actively pursuing leads to apprehend those involved in the illegal activities. The recovery of additional exhibits such as fiber boats, vehicles loaded with AGO, and quantities of the illicit substance concealed in cellophane bags further reinforces the seriousness of the situation. The dismantling of the illegal bunkering site reflects the NSCDC’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s economic interests and combating illicit activities within the oil and gas sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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