NSCDC Busts Crude Oil Thieves in Rivers, Destroys Illegal Refinery
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismantled an illegal refinery in the Egbede area of Onelga LGA, Rivers State.
Two suspects, Joseph Peter and Evans Okorie, were arrested in connection with the operation. The NSCDC’s Special Intelligence Squad apprehended the suspects, recovering items such as a motorcycle, eight cooking pots, a welding tongue, and a bottle of crude oil.
The arrested individuals confessed to their involvement in running the illegal refinery and provided information about alleged accomplices.
“The first suspect, Joseph Peter confessed to his deep involvement in running an illegal refinery and also mentioned Jeff and Biggi as his accomplices. Those are still at large. Evans Okorie, the other arrested suspect also mentioned his cohorts as; Nkenji, Bethel, and Sylvester.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other accomplices,” a statement issued by the National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, CSC Babwale Afolabi read.
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NSCDC has expressed its commitment to combating oil theft, illegal petroleum dealings, and pipeline vandalism. Efforts are underway to apprehend the named accomplices in the illegal refinery setup in the Egbede area of Onelga LGA, Rivers State.
Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, the Commandant General of NSCDC, emphasized the Corps’ determination to address and prevent activities that undermine the security and integrity of the nation’s oil and gas sector.
