NSCDC Destroys Over 3,000 Litres Of Stolen Crude Oil In Abia

Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS) Discovers and Destroys Over 3,000 Litres of Stolen Crude Oil in Abia State
Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS) Discovers and Destroys Over 3,000 Litres of Stolen Crude Oil in Abia State

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismantled an illegal crude oil operation in Abia State, seizing over 3,000 litres of syphoned crude oil.

The crackdown, led by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS), was carried out in Obiakpu Community, Obuzor-Asa, Ukwa West Local Government Area.

NSCDC Destroys Over 3,000 Litres Of Stolen Crude Oil In Abia
NSCDC Destroys Over 3,000 Litres Of Stolen Crude Oil In Abia

According to a statement posted by the Corps on Facebook, the CG’s SIS destroyed the illicit oil, which had been stored in cellophane bags, and recovered several items, including a gold-coloured Toyota Avalon suspected to be used for transporting the stolen produc

In addition, operatives uncovered a hidden “candle valve” — an illegal connection point used to tap into a major oil pipeline. Photos from the operation show officers combing through dense vegetation and digging up parts of the illegal infrastructure.

NSCDC Destroys Over 3,000 Litres Of Stolen Crude Oil In Abia

“In a decisive operation at Obiakpu Community, Obuzor-Asa, Ukwa West LGA, Abia State, the CG’s SIS uncovered and destroyed over 3,000 litres of syphoned crude oil packaged in cellophane bags, recovered a gold Toyota Avalon suspected to be used for transport, and identified a hidden candle valve illegally connected to a major pipeline.

“The operation underscores the Corps’ unwavering commitment to protecting national assets and combating economic sabotage,” the statement reads.

  • Abdullahi Mustapha

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