Illegal bunkering: NSCDC apprehends 5 suspects, impounds vehicles in Imo

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has announced the arrest of five people suspected of involvement in illegal oil bunkering in Imo.

According to the NSCDC Commandant in Imo, Mr Matthew Ovye, four vehicles were impounded from the suspects.

Ovye said on Tuesday in Owerri that the suspects were arrested at Abacheke and Agwa communities in Ohaji-Egbema and Oguta Local Government Areas, respectively.

He said that 30,000 litres of oil was recovered from the suspects during the operation conducted by the corps’ Special Intelligence Squad, following a tip off.

He added that one more suspect and a vehicle were arrested by the anti vandalism team of the NSCDC on Monday.