The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has vowed to put an end to all forms of sabotage in the oil sector through arrests and prosecution of oil thieves, their sponsors and all those dealing illegally in petroleum products. According to the Commandant General (CG) of the corps, Dr Ahmed Audi, all machinery both on land and in the waterways will be deployed to combat these crimes.
The CG noted that the timely reform and reconstitution of the Anti-Vandalism Unit which was suspended earlier in the month would helpful. “I have distributed the newly acquired gunboats to you for the purpose of waging war against the enemies of our commonwealth.
“There is no excuse for failure anymore, I want to see you put a stop to revenue loss due to illegal oil activities in the nation.
“I, therefore, charge you to remain firm, focused and fierce with the enemies of the nation who have vowed to continue sabotaging our economy.”- Dr Ahmed noted.
