A joint operation carried out by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Command, and the personnel of the 6 Division Garrison, Nigerian Army Port Harcourt has arrested 120 suspected oil thieves.
The arrest took place on Saturday, August 13, 2,022 at Ndoni, Rivers State, where the suspects have illegally refined stolen petroleum products and off-loaded them into vehicles at the waterfronts for distribution within and outside Rivers State.
A statement from the Head, Media, and Publicity, EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, said the arrest of the suspects was made possible by intelligence on the alleged illegal oil bunkering activities in the locality.
“In the course of the arrest, 8 vehicles and pumping machines were recovered. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.” The statement reads.
