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PETROAN SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH NSCDC TO CUB ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF ADULTERATED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN NIGERIA.

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PETROAN SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH NSCDC TO CUB ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF ADULTERATED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN NIGERIA.

PETROAN SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH NSCDC TO CUB ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF ADULTERATED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN NIGERIA.

BY: Michael Mike

Worried by the recent supply of adulterated petrol to the country, which has given motorists serious concerns in the last few days as a result of the unprecedented damage to cars and vehicles, the Commandant General, NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, has assured members of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) of the Corps renewed support and collaboration in nipping in the bud all forms of illegality in the oil distribution and supply chain.

He gave this assurance at the Corps National headquarters, Abuja, when the executive members of the association paid him a courtesy visit with a view to partnering with the Corps in salvaging the nation’s economy from the hands of economic saboteurs engaging in illegal dealings in Petroleum products.

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The Corps helmsman averred that as long as oil is the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy, there is need for total overhauling and sanitization of the oil sector and this requires collective transparent effort by all stakeholders in fighting all nefarious individuals engaging in various activities leading to sabotage and destruction of the economy at both National and grass root level.

Audi reiterated the Corps’ commitment to safeguarding all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure but called on all respective stakeholders for collective engagement and synergy as he stressed that no organization has a monopoly of knowledge or ideas.

According to the president of the association, PETROAN is currently working with the Nigeria mainstream and downstream petroleum regulatory authority to set up a quantity assurance and quality control (QAQC) Petroleum products passport (3P) compliance and monitoring team to ensure quality certification and accurate Petroleum products quantity is dispensed from all sources including sea, depots, retail outlets, fuel storage dumps and actual product dispense through the federation. 

While appreciating the pragmatic efforts of the NSCDC in its Anti Vandal drive, the National President of PETROAN, Prince (Dr.) Billy Gills-Harry lauded the NSCDC for standing tall in combating oil theft, stressing that the effort of the Corps would be improved upon with the introduction of the 3P and adequate logistics support through provision of operational vehicles as her personnel keep waging war against smuggling and diversion of petroleum products in and out of Nigeria.

He posited that continuous patrol of NSCDC team is required across the length and breadth of Nigeria to scrutinize and enhance the swift passage of legitimate petroleum products suppliers and users who operate within the ambit of the law. 

In his final remarks, the CG promised to critically examine the introduction of the 3P as introduced by PETROAN and as such taking cognizance of its positive impact on crime prevention while safeguarding the critical national assets and infrastructure of the nation.

PETROAN SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH NSCDC TO CUB ILLEGAL DISTRIBUTION OF ADULTERATED PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN NIGERIA.

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Troops intercept suspected Boko Haram logistics convoy conveying 13 persons in Borno

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Troops intercept suspected Boko Haram logistics convoy conveying 13 persons in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Bravo Company, 159 Battalion, have intercepted a suspected Boko Haram logistics convoy in Kanama area of Borno State.

Security sources said the interception occurred at about 7:00 p.m. on April 2 at a checkpoint while troops were conducting routine stop-and-search operations.

According to the sources, the troops stopped a Toyota pickup vehicle conveying 12 males and one female en route to Dekwa.

During a search of the vehicle, two adult males were found to have sustained gunshot wounds.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the injured suspects were members of a terrorist logistics support network who had reportedly been ambushed earlier by troops on April 1 along the Usmadi axis while transporting supplies to a terrorist camp in Dekwa.

The sources added that eight torchlight mobile phones were recovered from the suspects for further investigation.

All suspects and the vehicle are currently in custody and will be handed over to Headquarters for further action.

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Troops, CJTF arrest three suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno

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Troops, CJTF arrest three suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 29 Task Force Brigade, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have arrested three suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers at Benisheikh in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the suspects, identified as Abdul Kolo, Modu Masa and Atom Baaji, were apprehended at about 3:00 p.m. on April 3 following credible human intelligence.

According to the sources, the suspects confessed during preliminary interrogation that the items in their possession were given to them by Boko Haram members to sell on their behalf.

Items recovered from the suspects include 20 goats, two mobile phones, a knife and the sum of ₦139,780.

The sources said the suspects and recovered items had been handed over to the Headquarters of 29 Task Force Brigade for further investigation and necessary action.

The operation is part of ongoing efforts under Operation Hadin Kai to dismantle terrorist logistics networks and disrupt supply chains sustaining insurgent activities in the North-East.

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Police arrest newly recruited suspected ISWAP member in Kwara

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Police arrest newly recruited suspected ISWAP member in Kwara

By: Zagazola Malama

The Police in Kwara have arrested a 20-year-old newly recruited suspected ISWAP member during a joint patrol operation in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state.

Police sources said the suspect, identified as Mallami Abubakar, was arrested on April 1 at about 8:00 a.m. during a routine patrol in Nanu community by a combined team of police operatives, national forest guards and Kaiama vigilante members.

According to the sources, the operation was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security surveillance in forested and border communities within the state.

The suspect, who hails from Isanlu-Dankuturu in Kogi State, was taken into custody for further investigation.

During interrogation, he allegedly confessed that he was contacted by a friend identified only as Babi from Babana village in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, who invited him to join a suspected ISWAP/Lakurawa group in Farin Suna area of Baruten Local Government Area.

Police said investigations were ongoing to verify the claims and track other suspected members of the criminal network.

The command assured residents of continued collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilante groups to rid the state of criminal elements.

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