Nigerian security agencies are involved in oil theft

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'NNPC Is doing its best to stop bunkering, but security agencies are not helping. Oil theft cannot occur without the connivance of security agencies. When illegal vessels are arrested, security agencies release them.'

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It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.Mr Saidu narrated how an army major released an arrested vessel loading oil in a creek after taking orders from his superior. “So what I’m saying is that NNPC has tried all it can to stop this oil theft, but nothing they can do. They don’t hold guns. They have arranged meetings between us and the security agencies to the higher hierarchy of security agencies.

However, the Nigerian Air Force spokesperson, Edward Gabkwet, also said such an allegation should come with evidence. He said his organisation has records and evidence to show that arrests are made and persons arrested are not released but charged to court.

 

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