By David Kabiyesi
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Rivers State Command (NSCDC) on Thursday evening nabbed four oil thieves and have their truck impounded.
Fielding questions from reporters, Rivers State NSCDC Commandant Michael Ogar, said the Corps
Ogar said nip in the bud the activities of those sabotaging the economy of the nation through their involvement in vandalism of oil pipelines, operations of illegal refineries and oil theft
“Our commitment to fighting illegal oil bunkering activities in Rivers State remains sacrosanct; we have a strong synergy with Sisters Security Agencies as we jointly engage in the war against economic saboteurs engaging in such unscrupulous businesses.
We have also had situations where Suspects arrested in connection with oil theft were handed over to us by Sister Security Agencies based on the fact that the NSCDC has the Power to prosecute offenders in the Court of competent jurisdiction”.
“Let me at this juncture say that the Command under my watch is always ready to collaborate with all Stakeholders just as we have the Executive Director of Youth Environmental and Advocacy Center, Fyneface Dumnamene present with us today as a form of synergy in the fight against oil theft”.
“Our stand against burning of exhibits recovered from suspects remain unchanged, the NSCDC condemns such acts; this is because the environment must be free from all activities leading to air, aquatic and soil pollution.
We are still soliciting for more cooperation from the Traditional Institutions, Community Youths, Civil Society Organizations, Non Governmental organization who are true advocates against environmental degradation, pollution and health hazards generated by illegal dealings in petroleum products in Rivers State even as I reiterate that all suspects arrested would be charged to Court
