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Nigeria NSCDC impounds truck with 45,000 liters of adulterated diesel

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State impounded a truck carrying 45,000 liters of adulterated diesel mixed with gas condensates.
  • The truck driver abandoned the vehicle and fled upon sighting the NSCDC team during a routine inspection along Awka Road, Onitsha.
  • The NSCDC stated that the seizure is part of ongoing operations to combat vandalism and illegal dealings in petroleum products nationwide, with samples sent for lab analysis and efforts underway to apprehend the driver.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State has seized a truck containing approximately 45,000 liters of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, which is suspected to be adulterated and mixed with gas condensates. The interception occurred along Awka Road in Onitsha.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, in continuation of its operations in tandem with the Commandant General’s vision to eradicate the menace of vandalism of oil pipelines and illegal dealings in petroleum products across the nation, has impounded a truck suspected to be conveying 45,000 litres of adulterated Automotive Gas Oil (AGO/Diesel) mixed with gas condensates, after the driver fled the scene.

— Maku OlatundeThe NSCDC state commandant announcing the seizure of the truck.

According to the NSCDC state commandant, Maku Olatunde, the truck was intercepted on Tuesday afternoon by the Anti-Vandalism Squad. Upon the arrival of the NSCDC team, the driver reportedly abandoned the truck and fled the scene. The operation was a result of credible intelligence received by the corps.

Credible intelligence led the Head of the Anti-Vandalism Squad, CSC Chris Nwosu, and his team to track and intercept the truck on Tuesday, at about 1645 hours along Awka Road, Onitsha.

— Maku OlatundeDetailing the intelligence-led operation that led to the truck's interception.

Olatunde stated that the seizure is in line with the Commandant General's vision to eradicate oil pipeline vandalism and illegal petroleum product dealings across the nation. The truck and its suspected adulterated contents have been moved to the NSCDC state command headquarters in Awka for safekeeping and further investigation.

Upon sighting the NSCDC team, the driver abandoned the truck with the products and fled the scene.

— Maku OlatundeDescribing the driver's reaction upon encountering the NSCDC.

The corps has assured the public that it remains committed to fighting economic sabotage in the oil and gas sector. Samples of the seized product will undergo laboratory analysis. Meanwhile, efforts are being made to track down the fleeing driver and any accomplices involved in the illicit trade. The NSCDC warned that perpetrators would face the full extent of the law.

We are ready to combat all acts of economic sabotage in the oil and gas industry and shall put in every effort to rid the sector of miscreants.

— Maku OlatundeReiterating the NSCDC's commitment to fighting illegal activities in the oil sector.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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