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Nigeria Security Corps Seizes Truck with 45,000 Liters of Adulterated Petrol

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Nigeria's Civil Defence Corps arrested a suspect for allegedly possessing 45,000 liters of adulterated petrol.
  • The suspect, Sunday Ukeh, was intercepted in Anambra State and accused of assaulting officers during his arrest.
  • The NSCDC reiterated its commitment to combating illegal activities in the petroleum sector.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State has apprehended a suspect, identified as Sunday Ukeh, in connection with the alleged possession of a truck carrying 45,000 liters of suspected adulterated Premium Motor Spirit (petrol).

Officials report that the suspect was intercepted on Sunday at Amansea, along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Awka, by the Command’s Anti-Vandalism Squad during a proactive operation. According to Edwin Okadigbo, Head of Media and Tactical Operations for the NSCDC Anambra State Command, Ukeh, who is from Odume in Enugu State, resisted arrest and allegedly attempted to assault NSCDC personnel.

"The suspect, Sunday Ukeh, from Odume in Awgu LGA of Enugu State, was flagged down by the Anti-Vandalism Squad on reasonable suspicion of adulterated petroleum products racketeering, but he refused to stop and attempted to drive through the personnel, almost running over members of the team," Okadigbo stated in a release. A chase ensued, and the suspect was apprehended at a military checkpoint.

The suspect, Sunday Ukeh, from Odume in Awgu LGA of Enugu State, was flagged down by the Anti-Vandalism Squad on reasonable suspicion of adulterated petroleum products racketeering, but he refused to stop and attempted to drive through the personnel, almost running over members of the team.

— Edwin OkadigboEdwin Okadigbo, Head of Media and Tactical Operations for the NSCDC Anambra State Command, details the suspect's alleged actions during the interception.

Preliminary investigations have revealed discrepancies in the waybill presented by the suspect. Both the truck and its contents have been impounded for further examination. The NSCDC emphasized that the command will not tolerate lawlessness or attacks on its officers performing their duties, vowing to prosecute anyone who assaults its personnel.

The State Commandant commended the Anti-Vandalism Squad for their vigilance and professionalism, reaffirming the command's dedication to combating illegal activities within Anambra State's petroleum sector.

The Command categorically states that any person or group of persons who attack its personnel on lawful duty will face the full weight of the law.

— NSCDC Anambra State CommandThe NSCDC issues a stern warning against assaulting its personnel during official duties.
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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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