Police Arrest 17 Suspects For Pipeline Vandalism And Illegal Bunkering

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The Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPI) reported the arrest of 17 suspects involved in pipeline vandalism and illegal oil bunkering nationwide over the past month……. CONTINUE READING

Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi announced the news during a media briefing in Abuja, highlighting the task force’s recent achievements. In the past four weeks, the task force has made significant progress in combating oil theft and illegal bunkering.

Adejobi detailed that the task force had intercepted and recovered 250,000 liters of crude oil, 350,000 liters of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), and 118 liters of Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS). Additionally, 13 trucks involved in the illicit activities were seized.

The police spokesman noted that these operations were conducted in collaboration with Tantita Security Services Ltd. The task force also secured a court order for the interim forfeiture of a vessel known as the “Thug Boat,” operating under the name MV Aya Oba Olori II, which contained 50,000 liters of AGO.

The court ordered that the vessel be held in police custody while efforts continue to track and apprehend the remaining suspects. Adejobi emphasized that these actions demonstrate the Nigeria Police Force’s dedication to tackling petroleum theft and illegal bunkering and pledged ongoing efforts to safeguard the country’s petroleum resources.

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