The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil
Defence Corps has arrested three suspected oil thieves in connection with an
illegally refined 2,400 litres of fake petroleum products discovered in Ughelli
forest.
Confirming the incident, the State Commandant, Mrs. Beatrice
Irabor, told journalists in Asaba on Saturday that men and officers of her
command acted on a tip-off to uncover a location where illegal products were
being refined.
She said a warehouse located around Owankwa forest in
Okwagbe community, Ughelli South, was discovered to be managed by a group of
persons.
According to her, three members of the group have been
arrested and are being investigated.
Irabor said the suspects would be prosecuted at the end of
the investigation if they were found culpable.
“The suspects would be charged to court upon completion of
investigation. We are warning those involved in illegal oil bunkering and
pipeline vandalism to desist from such acts or be ready to face the wrath of
the law whenever they are caught,” she added.
It was gathered that NSCDC operatives led by Inspector Odega
Godwin, stormed the thick forest where they discovered the illegal warehouse.
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