NSCDC nabs seven for involvement in illegal petroleum trade

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has confirmed the arrest of seven suspects involved in unlawful dealings in petroleum products.

A terse statement on the NSCDC X (formally Twitter) handle, revealed that the operation, carried out by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS), also led to the sealing of five suspected illegal oil dumps and the impounding of several trucks reportedly laden with petroleum products of questionable origin.

It reads, “Continuous Fight Against Illegal Dealings in Petroleum Products: NSCDC Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad Arrests Seven Suspects, Seals Five Suspected Illegal Oil Dumps, and Impounds Several Trucks Laden with Suspected Petroleum Products.”