In line with its mission to safeguard essential national assets, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has announced the discovery and dismantling of more than 100 illegal refineries over the past two years.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, the Commandant General of the NSCDC, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in Abuja on Wednesday.

Dr. Audi highlighted that since assuming his role, the NSCDC has apprehended over 200 individuals involved in oil bunkering-related cases, leading to the prosecution of 100 of them….CONTINUE READING

The NSCDC, he emphasized, has established a commendable reputation in addressing pipeline vandalism over the last two years.

With an optimistic tone, Dr. Audi reassured the NMDPRA of the security agency’s ongoing collaboration to achieve effective outcomes.

He further emphasized that concerted efforts are being undertaken to ensure the maximum protection of such facilities nationwide.

At the outset of the meeting, Mallam Bashir Sadiq, the Executive Director of Corporate Services and Administration of the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, commended the NSCDC’s leadership for fulfilling expectations in safeguarding vital national infrastructure, including petroleum facilities.

Sadiq acknowledged the substantial support provided by the Corps and anticipated that the visit would strengthen the ties between these two interconnected government agencies.

He encouraged the NSCDC to remain dedicated to its duties as mandated by law, continuing to secure the nation’s economy by combating oil theft, which has detrimental effects on the nation’s economic stability.