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NSCDC Uncovered Illegal Refinery in Rivers’ Thick Forest
NSCDC Uncovered Illegal Refinery in Rivers’ Thick Forest
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered another illegal bunkering site were stolen crude oil are channeled to a thick forest Umuedeokwara Community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. where they are refined.
A press statement on Tuesday by the National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, Afolabi Babawale said the
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’SIS) uncovered another illegal bunkering site where stolen crude oil was tapped, channelled to reservoirs and refined locally in a thick forest at Umuedeokwara Community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State.
He said the CG’s SIS Commander, Deputy Commandant Appolos Dandaura, hinted during a media briefing that the squad acted based on sustained intelligence, which revealed that a gang of criminal elements was operating an illegal refinery at the crime scene.
Dandaura said: “Like we always reiterate that our operations are intelligence-based and we value every piece of information and preserve the integrity of our informants; we swung into action, combed the entire forest and discovered where the suspects were refining crude oil locally after storage in large trampoline reservoirs and further packaged them in cellophane bags and sacks.
“These unscrupulous saboteurs connected fabricated and galvanized metallic pipes to the trunk lines of multinational oil pipeline installations with inserted valves; the suspects, however, took to their heels through the creeks due to the terrain upon sighting our men.
“The following exhibits were marked at the crime scene: about 20,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) stored in cellophane bags, large quantities of siphoned crude oil stored in tarpaulin reservoirs, different sizes of aluminium and plastic buckets, galvanized metallic Fabricated pipes, heavy-duty industrial hoses and items of clothing belonging to the suspects”.
Appolos said that the matching order of the Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Audi on the need to smoke out illegal bunkers and effect massive arrests for possible prosecution, frustrate their continuous efforts to sabotage the economy and to increase oil production in the nation; would always be carried out by the squad, adding that “the fight against illegal dealings in petroleum products is without compromise as the CG’SIS will not rest in combating the menace of crude oil theft across board .”
NSCDC Uncovered Illegal Refinery in Rivers’ Thick Forest
Eight kidnapped victims regain freedom in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Eight kidnapped victims abducted from their farmlands in Kaduna State have regained freedom after spending several weeks in captivity.
Security sources said the victims arrived at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tantatu in Kajuru Local Government Area at about 9:00 a.m. on May 7.
The sources disclosed that the victims were among persons abducted on April 12 from farmlands near Kankomi village.
According to preliminary investigations, the victims were released from a terrorist camp located within Rijana Forest on May 6 before making their way to the troops’ location.
The sources said the victims were subsequently handed over to local authorities in Chikun Local Government Area for further care and necessary assistance.
Security agencies said efforts were ongoing to intensify operations against criminal groups operating within forests and rural communities across Kaduna State.
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Troops arrest suspected terrorist collaborator linked to killing of traditional ruler in Imo
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation UDO KA have arrested a suspected terrorist collaborator allegedly linked to the killing of a traditional ruler in Imo State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 11:00 a.m. on May 7 following credible intelligence on the activities of a suspected armed group operating in parts of the state.
The sources disclosed that the operation was connected to an earlier attack on Sterling Global Company on February 26 and the killing of the traditional ruler of Ochia community on April 10.
According to the sources, troops of 34 Artillery Brigade arrested one of the suspects, identified as a youth leader in Assa community within Owerri metropolis.
Preliminary investigations reportedly indicated that the suspect had a role in the killing of the traditional ruler, though further interrogation is ongoing to determine the extent of his involvement.
The suspect is currently in military custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security authorities said the arrest forms part of ongoing operations aimed at dismantling armed groups and collaborators responsible for attacks on communities and critical infrastructure in the South-East.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist collaborator linked to killing of traditional ruler in Imo
Troops recover body of kidnapped Fulani community leader in Plateau, arrest suspect
By:Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 4 under Operation Enduring Peace have recovered the decomposing body of a kidnapped community leader, Alhaji Lawal Abubakar Wakili of Kekong, during a search-and-rescue operation in Gashish District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 070930A on May 6 when troops, in collaboration with local residents, conducted a coordinated search within the fringes of Kurra, Jokko hills and surrounding bush areas.
The victim was reportedly abducted earlier at Gashish, prompting sustained search operations by troops and community members in the area.
Following the recovery of the body, tensions reportedly rose in parts of the community, with aggrieved residents demanding the release of suspects earlier arrested in connection with the kidnapping.
The sources said troops quickly brought the situation under control through engagement and assurance that due process and justice would be followed in handling the case.
In a related development, one Chiroma Bello Abdulkarim, 67, of Ningon village in Gashish District, was arrested in connection with the kidnapping and killing of the victim.
He is currently in custody undergoing investigation alongside other suspects linked to the incident.
Security operatives said calm had been restored in the area, while efforts were ongoing to track additional suspects believed to be connected to the crime.
They added that investigation was being intensified to uncover the circumstances surrounding the abduction and ensure all those involved are brought to justice.
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