Illegal local refinery discovered by NSCDC in Rivers State
An illegal local refining site was recently uncovered by the Special Intelligence Squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in a dense forest in Nembe/Akwa area of Etche Local Government, Rivers State.
According to a statement released by CSC Babawale Afolabi, National Public Relations Officer at the National Headquarters in Abuja:
Acting on credible intelligence, the CG’s SIS conducted an intensive operational tour lasting over 7 hours, revealing a criminal operation where oil well-heads were vandalized. Rubber and galvanized metal pipes were used to divert crude oil to a locally constructed refinery equipped with a cooking oven, storage tanks, and reservoirs.
HE stated his disappointment with those involved in these illegal activities despite the ongoing efforts by Securi...