NSCDC destroys 8 illegal refineries, confiscates 53,640 adulterated ago in Edo

Eight illegal refineries and 53,640 litres of adulterated Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) were between last May and June destroyed or confiscated by the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

BusinessDay reports that the commandant of the command, Walter Akubuiroh gave the hint at a press conference in Benin-City.

Akubuiroh who disclosed that no suspect was arrested in connection with the alleged illegal refineries, however added that eight suspects were arrested over the adulterated AGO.

He said the suspects would be charged to court after investigations.

He added that the eight illegal refineries destroyed, were located at Obazagbon, near Ehor in Uhuwode Local Government Area of Edo while the AGO were concealed in 21 drums of 20 liters, 9 jerry cans of 20 liters and 432 jerry cans of 20 liters and 45,000 liters tankers with a registration no AWK 844 XJ.

Akubuiroh posited that four similar refineries that were hidden inside the forest at Obazgbon were last April destroyed by the command.

According to him, the drums and jerry cans were being conveyed by five J5 buses which were all arrested at different times and locations in the state.

“We are amazed by the activities of these people, because the more we destroy, the more they go back to their illegal business.

‘This illegal activities is seen or believe to have been supported by highly placed network of people in the society. We are not afraid of them; we will fight them to submission.

‘We are currently investigating the arrested suspects and they will be charged to court as soon as investigation is concluded”, he said.