NSCDC intercepts ‘8,400 litres of petrol' in Akwa Ibom, warns smugglers

The Akwa Ibom command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says it has impounded 8,400 litres of petrol being smuggled out of the country to Cameroon.

Eluwade said personnel of the command’s marine unit intercepted and seized the product on April 13 along the Mbo River.“Our marine squad was on routine patrol along the waterways with its gunboat when they accosted the long wooden boat carrying the product,” he said. “While the suspects dived into the water, we refused to use firearms because the product in question is highly inflammable.”He expressed the commitment of the command to tackle all forms of oil theft and bunkering activities in the state.

He said the attack was carried out using clubs and machetes by residents who were disgruntled over their power supply and bills.“Some Nigerians are dissatisfied with the power situation and bills being given to them by the PHEDC. It is better to express grievances through lawful means,” Eluwade added.

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