2 arrested over oil theft in Edo
Two suspected oil thieves have been arrested by officials of the Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) in Edo State. It was gathered that the suspects were arrested at Exotic Junction, by Airport Road, while transporting stolen petrol in their car. Speaking with journalists, PUWOV state coordinator, Mukhtar Yusuf-Osagie, said the suspects were nabbed in two Audi […]
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
Two suspected oil thieves have been arrested by officials of the Public Works Volunteers (PUWOV) in Edo State.
It was gathered that the suspects were arrested at Exotic Junction, by Airport Road, while transporting stolen petrol in their car.
Speaking with journalists, PUWOV state coordinator, Mukhtar Yusuf-Osagie, said the suspects were nabbed in two Audi vehicles with plate numbers BEN 206 PK and GRA 91 CH, along Airport Road, Benin City.
He said the officials arrested the two Audi vehicles for contravening the law and that in the process of the arrest, it was discovered that the vehicles were fully loaded with gallons of oil and other instruments used in oil bunkering.
“The arrested culprits tried to induce our officers with the sum of N50, 000 in an attempt to buy their freedom and escape justice but the officials rejected their offer,” he said.
He said they have been handed over to the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The state NSCDC Public relations officer, Efosa Ogbebor, confirmed the incident.