The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has uncovered an illegal diesel refining operation in Panisau, Ungoggo Local Government Area of Kano State, arresting five suspects in connection with the alleged activities.
The operation, according to a statement issued on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, was carried out by a joint team comprising personnel from the Operations Department, Oil and Gas Unit, Armed Squad and Anti-Vandalism Unit.
The five suspects were identified as Ibrahim Bello, 28; Musbahu Adam, 38; Rabiu Dahiru, 27; Haruna Kabiru, 26; and Sunusi Ahmad, 25.
The NSCDC disclosed that the arrests were made over the alleged operation of an unregistered and illegal oil and gas business.
Following the operation, the Corps sealed off the suspected illegal refining facility, while investigations have commenced to establish the full circumstances surrounding the activities and determine the appropriate legal action against those involved.
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The Command explained that illegal refining activities pose significant threats to public safety and environmental sustainability, citing the risks of pollution, environmental degradation and other associated hazards.
It further warned that such activities undermine legitimate economic operations and threaten the nation’s economic interests.
The NSCDC reaffirmed its commitment to tackling economic sabotage, protecting the environment and enforcing regulations governing oil and gas operations.
It also urged members of the public to provide credible information about suspicious activities to security agencies, stressing that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
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