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NSCDC Parades 10 Suspects For Oil Theft, Impounds Vehicles, Boat, 28,225 Litres Of AGO In Rivers

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2 years ago

September 13, 2023

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC Rivers State Command has paraded 10 suspects for vandalism, illegal dealings in petroleum products and other miscellaneous crimes.
The Public Relations Officer of the Command, SC Olufemi Ayodele disclosed this in a statement, yesterday in Port Harcourt.
Ayodele quoted the state Commandant, Basil Igwebueze, as saying that he was deployed to the state to deliver the core mandate of the corps “in safeguarding all critical national assets and infrastructure.
“He recalled that upon assumption of office in the state, Commandant Basil Igwebueze hinted that the Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, deployed him to Rivers State to critically prosecute the Corps mandate in Safeguarding all Critical National Assets and Infrastructures, Training, Supervision and Monitoring of the Private Security Guard Companies, Disaster Management, amongst others.
“Commandant Basil noted that in ensuring the effective discharge of the NSCDC statutory mandate the need for strong collaborations with sisters security agencies cannot be overemphasized.
He further postulated that a failed security system was tantamount to failed intelligence hence the success of any virile security operation was a function of actionable and credible intelligence.
“The NSCDC Rivers State Commandant while addressing the newsmen said the following five suspects: Aniebiet Pascal (m) 22years, Nnadi Ogbonna (m) 23years, Ifeayin Delight (m) 25years, Sunday Benjamin (m) 22 years and Okechukwu Finbar (m) 20years were apprehended by 29 Battalion Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt with 44 metal pipes, four Cylinders containing Nitrogen Gas, 1 wooden Boat with 25 horse power engine along Kryo Community near Alakiri waterways in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State.
“In another development, five other suspects were also arrested with three motorcycles, two wheel barrow filled with Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and 1,000 meters large Industrial Pumping Hose. They were arrested and handed over to NSCDC, Rivers State Command by 6 Military Intelligence Headquarters, 6 Division Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt for further investigation and possible prosecution.
“The Anti-Vandal Unit of the Command while on routine patrol at Mother Cat roundabout, Trans Amadi in Port Harcourt also impounded the following vehicles being abandoned by suspects who are currently being trailed by our undercover personnel: A gold colour Toyota Camry with number plate RIVERS AJ 770 DBU laden with illegally refined AGO concealed in cellophane bags, a white and black Futon Bus registered as: EBONYI XA 637BKL laden with 8 plastic drums of illegally refined AGO.
“While on routine patrol, the Command Anti-Vandal Unit further impounded 7 Cars: A gold colour Toyota Avalon Camry car with registration number ABIA 573 RA, a light green Toyota Camry LAGOS LND 926 AP, a black Toyota Avalon Camry LAGOS EKY 487 DA, an ash colour Toyota Corolla with number plate RIVERS GGU 240 AA, a Toyota Avalon Camry LAGOS APP 330 DE, a navy blue Toyota Avalon Camry car with registration number AKWA IBOM KET 62 AV, a navy blue Toyota Avalon Camry car LAGOS AKD 938 AV; all laden with illegally refined AGO concealed in cellophane bags. We also impounded 15 drums of AGO, 26 concealed sacks filled with AGO and 11 kegs (25 litres each) of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).
“The Command helmsman relayed that thorough investigation has commenced after the suspects would be charged to court while the products and means of conveyance would be forfeited and proceeds remitted into the the Federal Government coffer. He warned unrepentant illegal oil bunkerers to desist from such heinous act or face the full wrath of the law,” the statement added.

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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2 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.

This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.

According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.

Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”

She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.

As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.

A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.

Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.

The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.

By John Bibor

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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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2 days ago

February 2, 2026

The Tide

The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.

On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.

Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.

It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.

The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.

Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.

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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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February 2, 2026

The Tide

The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.

The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.

According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.

The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.

It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.

The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.

Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.