The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom State Command, says it has discovered an illegal oil bunkering and artisanal refining site of petroleum products in Obo Ikot Ita, Nsit Ibom area of the state.
Addressing newsmen on Saturday, the commandant of the NSCDC in the state, Mr Abidemi Majekodunmi said illegal oil bunkering had adverse effects on the nation’s economy.
He said the site was uncovered following sustained intelligence and monitoring of the command.
Majekodunmi also alleged that the owner of the facility, one Glory Amos, was neck-deep into illegal oil bunkering and product adulteration.
According to him, “We raided the facility following sustained intelligence and monitoring, all hands must be on deck to tackle this menace.
“What is going on in this facility does not only sabotage the economy, it is also dangerous to human health.”
Continuing, he explained, “These activities and their resultant products can damage the environment, they are hazardous to health and are harmful to our automobiles.
“We have to collectively join the campaign against this common enemy. Members of the public should support the security agencies with information.”
