Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Inspector-General of Police Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB) have intercepted and apprehended two trucks suspected to be involved in the smuggling of petroleum products, believed to be crude oil.
According to the Police, the trucks were identified as a MAN-Diesel open-body truck with registration number: LGT 775 XA and a DAF XF open-body truck with registration number FKY 245 YF.
It says upon sighting personnel, the drivers attempted to flee and resist arrest, but they were eventually apprehended by the vigilant officers.
According to Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, both trucks were found to be loaded with petroleum products, concealed in GeePee tanks covered with tarpaulin.
Adejobi in a statement made available to newsmen said each truck was laden with 38 GeePee tanks, saying the interception occurred at Obollo-Afor in Enugu State.
His statement said the trucks, along with the petroleum product, have been securely impounded at the Obollo-Afor Divisional Police Headquarters, while further investigation into the matter is currently ongoing.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun reiterated that the Police Force remained committed to combating purveyors of illegal activities which sabotage the economy such as petroleum smuggling, bunkering and the likes, and will continue to work tirelessly to dismantle their operations.
He urged well-meaning public to cooperate with the Police by providing timely and relevant information necessary for curbing these criminal activities in our society.