“This is a Clear Message”: 4 Arrested in Rivers as Police Declare War Against Illegal Refiners [Video]

• The Nigerian Police, through the IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB), dismantled an illegal refinery
• Four suspects, identified as Emmanuel Nwachi, Adamu Bala, Nura Musa, and Bashir Abubakar, were apprehended
• Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun emphasized the Force’s commitment to eradicating oil theft and economic sabotage

Trans Amadi, River state – In a significant crackdown on oil theft and illegal bunkering, operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB) have successfully dismantled an illegal refinery in Rivers State.

This operation, according to statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Friday, September 13, underscored the Nigerian Police Force’s renewed efforts to curb economic sabotage in the oil-rich region.

Police speaks on refinery raid in Trans Amadi

The raid, which took place in collaboration with the Rivers State Police Command, led to the discovery …