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NSCDC Discovers Illegal Petroleum Refinery Site in Imo

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NSCDC Discovers Illegal Petroleum Refinery Site in Imo

By: Michael Mike

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has discovered in Egbema West of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State illegal petroleum refinery site with massive capacity.

A statement on Friday by the spokesman of the security agency, Afolabi Babawale read: “In a swift response to the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni OFR marching order the CG”s SIS having upscaled their intelligence and operational techniques have uncovered a massive illegal refining site with over 95,000 illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) while others yet to be refined but already siphoned are unquantified in litres.”

He said: “Acting on credible intelligence, the CG’s SIS stormed Otulu Community in Egbema West of Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State and discovered an illegal refinery covering a large expanse of land with many cooking pots and illegally connected Pipes tapping from the main Oil Trunk line of NNPC OML 20 assets in Egbema West field; Well 11 location with many fabricated reservoirs, drums and AGO concealed in cellophane bags.

“Upon sighting the resilient and dogged CG’s Special Intelligence Squad the perpetrators took to their heels through the thick forests. “

He revealed that: “The following exhibits were recovered at the crime scene:

“Galvanized iron pipes, several locally fabricated metal reservoirs, Constant Elepaq Gasoline Generating Set, Bridge Inverter Welding machine ARC 200, Electrical filing machine, Several vandalized Well Head Valves, a yellow coloured Robin GC pumping machine and Packs of Electrolyte.

“Investigation is ongoing to unravel the perpetrators behind the heinous crime while the exhibits recovered would be forfeited to the federal government after the Court’s order. “

Babawale said: “The NSCDC hereby affirms it’s determination to relentlessly combat the menace of Vandalism and crude oil theft to a stand still across the nation.

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Troops recover suspected rustled cattle in Plateau

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Troops recover suspected rustled cattle in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have recovered suspected rustled cattle during a night patrol in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the recovery was made on April 3 at about 10:05 p.m. following intelligence on the movement of suspected cattle rustlers along Suma Ruga Rakwok village axis.

It was gathered that troops deployed at Kanse laid an ambush along a bush path in the area.

On sighting the troops, the rustlers reportedly abandoned the cattle and fled into the surrounding bush.

The recovered livestock have been secured, while efforts are ongoing to ascertain the exact number and identify the rightful owners.

Sources added that Fulani community leaders would be contacted to facilitate proper identification and handover of the cattle.

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Troops neutralise kidnapper, rescue victim in Enugu

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Troops neutralise kidnapper, rescue victim in Enugu

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation UDO KA have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and rescued a victim during a search-and-rescue operation in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State.

Security sources said the operation was conducted on April 3 at about 6:05 a.m. following a distress call from the Nigeria Police, Obolo Division, based on a report by the Ezimo Community Neighbourhood Watch.

It was gathered that the troops, drawn from 82 Division Garrison and Sector 1 of Operation UDO KA, made contact with the suspected kidnappers during the operation, leading to a gun battle.

One of the suspects was neutralised, while others fled into the surrounding bush.

During exploitation of the area, the troops successfully rescued the kidnapped victim.

Items recovered at the scene included six mobile phones, a power bank, a torchlight, energy drinks, clothing and food items.

The corpse of the neutralised suspect and the rescued victim were handed over to the police for further action.

Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and ensure the area remains secure.

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Man O’ War personnel reports abduction of female colleague in Bayelsa

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Man O’ War personnel reports abduction of female colleague in Bayelsa

By: Zagazola Makama

A female member of the Man O’ War has been reportedly abducted by unknown persons in Bayelsa State, with efforts underway to trace and rescue her.

Security sources said the case was reported on April 3 at about 7:00 p.m. by Daniel Lucky Deinyefa, a Man O’ War personnel and indigene of Otuan community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.

It was gathered that the victim, identified as Peremene Bright, contacted her colleague on April 2, stating that she had been abducted by unknown persons since March 26.

The sources disclosed that her mobile phone signal was tracked to a location along the Abua/Ogbia road axis.

Authorities said efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the victim, as well as identify and apprehend those responsible for the abduction.

Further updates are expected as investigations progress.

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