NSCDC Destroys 71 Illegal Refineries, 22 Oil Bunkering Sites
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has said that no fewer than 71 illegal refineries and 22 oil bunkering sites have been destroyed by its operatives.
The Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi said the oil bunkering sites and illegal refineries were destroyed between January 2022 and January this year.
Audi said this followed the clampdown on criminal elements who were committing economic crimes in riverine areas.
He added that the agency impounded 134 trucks, 36 boats and other equipment used by the criminals.
The Commandant General who spoke on the occasion of the World Civil Defence Day celebration in Abuja, said the agency has maintained a dogged fight against the activities of the economic saboteurs who according to him were in the habit of deploying advanced technologies.
He said, “Consequently, between January 2022 and to date, over 546 suspects have been arrested, 429 under prosecution, 51 convicted, 71 illegal refineries destroyed, 22 illegal oil bunkering sites destroyed, 134 trucks impounded, 36 boats and other equipment used in perpetrating illegal oil bunkering confiscated.”
“Prior to this time, disaster management, risk assessment, crime detection and prevention, protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) like Petroleum Pipelines, Electrical Installations, Communication Equipment, Roads, Railways and others were relatively difficult but today, there is significant improvement.
“The Corps has chosen appropriate protocols and controls to mitigate risks, create and implement emergency plans, monitor potential threats that could lead to disaster and prioritise the protection of humans and asset with the highest value.
“In line with our mandates on disaster management, we have upgraded the Crisis Management Directorate by strategically organising resources to lessen the harm that disasters cause through systematic approaches to sustaining the responsibilities of disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.”
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has said that no fewer than 71 illegal refineries and 22 oil bunkering sites have been destroyed by its operatives.
The Commandant General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Audi said the oil bunkering sites and illegal refineries were destroyed between January 2022 and January this year.
Audi said this followed the clampdown on criminal elements who were committing economic crimes in riverine areas.
He added that the agency impounded 134 trucks, 36 boats and other equipment used by the criminals.
The Commandant General who spoke on the occasion of the World Civil Defence Day celebration in Abuja, said the agency has maintained a dogged fight against the activities of the economic saboteurs who according to him were in the habit of deploying advanced technologies.
He said, “Consequently, between January 2022 and to date, over 546 suspects have been arrested, 429 under prosecution, 51 convicted, 71 illegal refineries destroyed, 22 illegal oil bunkering sites destroyed, 134 trucks impounded, 36 boats and other equipment used in perpetrating illegal oil bunkering confiscated.”
“Prior to this time, disaster management, risk assessment, crime detection and prevention, protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) like Petroleum Pipelines, Electrical Installations, Communication Equipment, Roads, Railways and others were relatively difficult but today, there is significant improvement.
“The Corps has chosen appropriate protocols and controls to mitigate risks, create and implement emergency plans, monitor potential threats that could lead to disaster and prioritise the protection of humans and asset with the highest value.
“In line with our mandates on disaster management, we have upgraded the Crisis Management Directorate by strategically organising resources to lessen the harm that disasters cause through systematic approaches to sustaining the responsibilities of disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.”
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