NSCDC seizes truck with suspected adulterated diesel in Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State has impounded a truck suspected of carrying 45,000 litres of adulterated diesel. Maku Olatunde, the NSCDC state commandant, revealed that the truck was intercepted along Awka Road, Onitsha, after the driver abandoned it and fled. The operation was led by CSC Chris Nwosu and his team from the Anti-Vandalism Squad. The seized truck and its contents have been taken to the NSCDC State Command Headquarters in Awka for further investigation.
What happened
- The NSCDC intercepted a truck suspected of transporting 45,000 litres of adulterated Automotive Gas Oil mixed with gas condensates.
- The truck was tracked and seized along Awka Road, Onitsha, after the driver abandoned it upon seeing the NSCDC team.
- Maku Olatunde stated that the operation aligns with the Commandant General’s vision to combat oil pipeline vandalism and illegal petroleum dealings.
- The Anti-Vandalism Squad, led by CSC Chris Nwosu, carried out the interception based on credible intelligence.
- The NSCDC has assured that laboratory analysis will be conducted on the product, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing driver and any accomplices.
