The Rivers State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has paraded six suspected oil thieves and a barge containing 28 compartments filled with Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) otherwise known as diesel.
The barge with name, Mr Eucharia II, according to the command, sailed from the direction of Bille and was arrested by men of the command at Agip jetty, off Eagle Island, Port Harcourt.
While speaking to newsmen during the parade, the Public Relation Officer of the command, Oguntuase Michael , said that the Anti-vandal team of the NSCDC carried out the arrest of the barge and vandals based on intelligence.
According to him, “On 20th August, 2021, the Anti-vandal team of the NSCDC Rivers State command, following received intelligence at about 0850hrs, arrested 6 suspected oil thieves with a black barge by name, Mr Eucharia, along Agip Jetty, off Eagle Island road, Obio/Akpor LGA.
“The barge contains 28 compartments. Out of which 12 are filled with suspected Adulterated Automotive Gas Oil (AGO).”
He informed that an investigation has been launched to apprehend culprits involved in the crime for possible prosecution.
The NSCDC spokesperson stressed on the outfit’s position to curb the continuous destruction of the nation’s asset by unpatriotic citizens.
