NSCDC Parades Suspected Oil Thieves In PH

The Rivers State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NJCDC), has paraded six suspected oil thieves and a barge containing 28 compartments filled with Automatic Gas Oil (AGO).
According to the command, the barge with the name, Mr Eucharia II, which sailed from the direction of Bille of the state was arrested by men of the command beside Agip jetty at Eagle Island Port Harcourt.
Public Relation Officer of the command, Oguntuase Michael, told newsmen during the parade that the Anti vandal team of the NSCDE arrested the barge with the vandals based on intelligence.
According to him,” on 20th August, 2021, the Anti-vandal team of the NSCDC Rivers State command, following received intelligence at about 0850hrs arrested 6 suspected oil thieves with a black barge by name, Mr Eucharia, along Agip Jetty, off Eagle Island road, Obio/Akpor LGA.
“The barge contains 28 compartments. Out of which 12 are filled with suspected Adulterated Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).
He said investigation has been launched to apprehend everyone involved in the crime for possible prosecution.
The NSCDC Rivers Command Public Relations Officer said the NSCDC will not rest on its oars until it nip in the bud the continuous destruction of the nation’s asset by unpatriotic citizens.

By: John Bibor