NSCDC Uncovers Five Suspects for Vandalizing Heirs Energies/NNPC Ltd JV.
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has made notable progress in combating illegal oil activities, culminating in the arrest of five suspects involved in vandalizing the wellhead of Heirs Energies/NNPC Ltd JV. The incident took place in Odagwa Community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, where the NSCDC uncovered 10 illegal refineries and seized over 500,000 litres of crude oil.
According to NSCDC spokesperson Olufemi Ayodele in Rivers State, the suspects had tampered with the wellhead located around the Imo River II field in Etche, using various pipes to siphon crude oil for illegal processing within the area. This discovery and subsequent arrests were facilitated by the efforts of the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, acting on credible intelligence.
Ayodele highlighted that the illegal refining site was equipped with over 50 illegally constructed reservoirs, underscoring NSCDC‘s commitment to curbing crude oil theft, illegal mining, and illicit activities involving petroleum products nationwide.
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Commending the Commandant General for establishing the Special Intelligence Squad, Ayodele emphasized NSCDC’s determination to uphold the law and hold perpetrators of economic sabotage accountable. The arrested suspects, identified as Favour Chukwu, Desmond Umeh, Godwin Amos, Bineace Galion, and Goodnews David, have been handed over to the Rivers State Command for further investigation and potential prosecution.
The uncovering of these illegal activities signifies a significant milestone in NSCDC’s efforts to safeguard critical national assets and infrastructure, with a renewed focus on combating crude oil theft and related crimes. Investigations are ongoing to identify other individuals or groups involved in sponsoring such illegal activities, with a commitment to ensuring justice is served without compromise.
