The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a joint operation with personnel of the 6 Division Garrison, Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. have arrested 120 people for alleged illegal oil theft.
The suspects according to reports were accused of illegally refining stolen petroleum products and economic sabotage. They were caught after offloading oil into vehicles at the waterfront for distribution within and outside Rivers State.
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The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren disclosed that their arrest followed intelligence on alleged illegal oil bunkering activities in the locality. He said vehicles and pumping machines were recovered, while the suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded.
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