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NSCDC destroys illegal refineries, arrests 5 suspects in Delta
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has destroyed five illegal refineries at Obodo community in Warri North, Delta State.
The NSCDC spokesman in the state, Olusola Odumosu, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said five persons had been arrested in connection with the illegal refineries while others are currently on the run.
He added that the suspects are assisting the NSCDC in its investigation.
READ ALSO: NSCDC arrests 19 for alleged possession of illegally refined fuel in Delta
The operators, according to him, produced adulterated petroleum products and distributed same to unsuspecting users.
The Squad Commander of the Commandant General’s Special Anti-Vandal Monitoring Unit, Brah Samson, who led the operation, said the team would hunt down the fleeing suspects.
He said: “Investigation will be carried out with due diligence to unravel the other criminals connected to the crime for possible prosecution.”
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