By: Uba Abdullahi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has uncovered an illegal diesel refining site at Panisau in Ungoggo Local Government Area of the state, arresting five suspects.
The suspects, identified as Ibrahim Bello, 28; Musbahu Adam, 38; Rabiu Dahiru, 27; Haruna Kabiru, 26; and Sunusi Ahmad, 25, were arrested for allegedly operating an unregistered oil and gas business.
The command said the operation was carried out by personnel from its Critical National Assets and Infrastructure Department, Oil and Gas Unit, Armed Squad and Anti-Vandalism Unit.
It added that the site had been sealed off, while investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged illegal activities and possible legal action against the suspects.
The command warned that illegal refining poses serious risks to public safety and the environment, including pollution and environmental degradation.
The Kano State Commandant, Hassan Mohammed Agalama, reaffirmed the corps’ commitment to combating economic sabotage and urged residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies.
He assured the public that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.(The Tentacles)
