NSCDC reveals illegal crude oil reservoirs in Ondo

The Nigerian Civil Defense Corps and Defense Corps (NSCDC) has discovered illegal crude oil reservoirs in Ondo.

NSCDC spokesman in the state, Daniel Aidamenbor, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday at Akure.

He said the reservoir was open during the operation together with the Nigerian Army and Tantita security services in the state.

He added that the reservoir was hidden in the forest in Obe-making Boye, the regional region of the ILAJE regional government in the state.

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The spokesman said: “The discovery was made on Sunday at around 2:12 pm, without the arrests made when the suspects had escaped from the crime.

“Commander of the State Ondo, Mr. Oluyemi Ibiloye, has issued a stern warning to those involved in illegal transactions in petroleum products to stop or face full legal weight.

“He also reiterated the commitment of orders to protect critical national assets, especially in the dense mineral sector.”

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