NSCDC impounds truck with suspected adulterated diesel in Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State has seized a truck suspected of carrying 45,000 litres of adulterated diesel. According to Maku Olatunde, the NSCDC State Commandant, the driver abandoned the vehicle and fled when approached by officials. The operation was led by CSC Chris Nwosu and his team, who acted on credible intelligence. The seized product has been taken to the NSCDC State Command Headquarters in Awka for further investigation.
What happened
- The NSCDC intercepted a truck suspected of transporting adulterated Automotive Gas Oil mixed with gas condensates.
- The driver fled the scene upon seeing the NSCDC team, abandoning both the truck and its contents.
- CSC Chris Nwosu led the Anti-Vandalism Squad in tracking and seizing the truck along Awka Road, Onitsha.
- The consignment was towed to the State Command Headquarters for safe custody and further investigation.
- Maku Olatunde stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing driver and warned against economic sabotage in the oil sector.
